Question 1

How many movements does a Classical sonata generally have?

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four

Question 2

Define ensemble as it pertains to Classical opera.In which type of opera are ensembles found?

Accepted Answer

In the context of classical opera, an "e

Question 3

Which describes the relationship between the soloist and the orchestra in the Classical concerto?

Accepted Answer

A)  The soloist's part is more important. 
B)  The orchestral parts are more important. 
C)  The woodwinds and the solo part generally trade off the thematic material. 
D)  The soloist and the orchestra are equally balanced in importance. 
A)  The soloist's part is more important. 
B)  The orchestral parts are more important. 
C)  The woodwinds and the solo part generally trade off the thematic material. 
D)  The soloist and the orchestra are equally balanced in importance.

Question 4

The closing melody in Bopong is:

Accepted Answer

A)  played in unison by most of the gamelan. 
B)  a brittle-sounding gangsa. 
C)  meditative, played by bamboo flutes. 
D)  sung by a trio of singers. 
A)  played in unison by most of the gamelan. 
B)  a brittle-sounding gangsa. 
C)  meditative, played by bamboo flutes. 
D)  sung by a trio of singers.

Question 5

The larger work from which "Ho capito" comes is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  The Magic Flute. 
B)  Don Giovanni. 
C)  Messiah. 
D)  Così fan tutte. 
A)  The Magic Flute. 
B)  Don Giovanni. 
C)  Messiah. 
D)  Così fan tutte.

Question 6

The recitative "Alfin siam liberati" is an attempt by Don Giovanni to:

Accepted Answer

A)  escape the fires of hell. 
B)  convince the Commandant to allow him to marry Zerlina. 
C)  convince Zerlina to come to his villa. 
D)  escape the clutches of angry women. 
A)  escape the fires of hell. 
B)  convince the Commandant to allow him to marry Zerlina. 
C)  convince Zerlina to come to his villa. 
D)  escape the clutches of angry women.

Question 7

What makes Japanese togaku orchestras different from European orchestras in terms of the instruments used?

Accepted Answer

Japanese togaku orchestras and European

Question 8

Describe the tone color and function of the following instruments: ryuteki,sho,tsuridaiko,and gakuso.

Accepted Answer

The ryuteki is a Japanese transverse flu

Question 9

The form developed by Mozart for the first movement of a concerto is called ________ form.

Accepted Answer

A)  sonata 
B)  rondo 
C)  double-exposition 
D)  double-development 
A)  sonata 
B)  rondo 
C)  double-exposition 
D)  double-development

Question 10

What happened to the gamelan orchestra when Indonesia was under the colonial rule of the Netherlands?

Accepted Answer

During the period of Dutch colonial rule

Question 11

Define the genre sonata in terms of possible performing forces.

Accepted Answer

The genre of the sonata has evolved over

Question 12

The performing forces in Piano Concerto No.23 in A consist of:

Accepted Answer

A)  piano, strings, continuo, woodwinds, and brass. 
B)  piano, strings, and woodwinds. 
C)  piano, strings, continuo, and brass. 
D)  piano, strings, woodwinds, and percussion. 
A)  piano, strings, continuo, woodwinds, and brass. 
B)  piano, strings, and woodwinds. 
C)  piano, strings, continuo, and brass. 
D)  piano, strings, woodwinds, and percussion.

Question 13

How many people are usually needed to play a Classical sonata?

Accepted Answer

A)  one or two 
B)  two or three 
C)  four 
D)  a full orchestra 
A)  one or two 
B)  two or three 
C)  four 
D)  a full orchestra

Question 14

An operatic number sung by two or more people is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  arioso. 
B)  buffa. 
C)  recitative. 
D)  ensemble. 
A)  arioso. 
B)  buffa. 
C)  recitative. 
D)  ensemble.

Question 15

Italian comic opera was called:

Accepted Answer

A)  da capo opera. 
B)  arioso opera. 
C)  opera buffa. 
D)  ensemble opera. 
A)  da capo opera. 
B)  arioso opera. 
C)  opera buffa. 
D)  ensemble opera.

Question 16

A string quartet consists of:

Accepted Answer

A)  one violin, two violas, and one cello. 
B)  two violins and two cellos. 
C)  two violins, one viola, and one cello. 
D)  one violin, one viola, one cello, and piano. 
A)  one violin, two violas, and one cello. 
B)  two violins and two cellos. 
C)  two violins, one viola, and one cello. 
D)  one violin, one viola, one cello, and piano.

Question 17

The country that led the way in eighteenth-century comic opera was:

Accepted Answer

A)  France. 
B)  Italy. 
C)  Germany. 
D)  England. 
A)  France. 
B)  Italy. 
C)  Germany. 
D)  England.

Question 18

"Ho capito" is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  aria. 
B)  chanson. 
C)  recitative. 
D)  arioso. 
A)  aria. 
B)  chanson. 
C)  recitative. 
D)  arioso.

Question 19

Briefly describe the plan of movements in a typical Classical sonata.

Accepted Answer

A typical Classical sonata, particularly

Question 20

For Piano Concerto No.23 in A,the composer uses a reduced orchestra,omitting:

Accepted Answer

A)  oboes, trumpets, and timpani. 
B)  cellos. 
C)  clarinets. 
D)  violas. 
A)  oboes, trumpets, and timpani. 
B)  cellos. 
C)  clarinets. 
D)  violas.

Exam 14: Other Classical Genres

How many movements does a Classical sonata generally have?

Define ensemble as it pertains to Classical opera.In which type of opera are ensembles found?

Which describes the relationship between the soloist and the orchestra in the Classical concerto?

The closing melody in Bopong is:

The larger work from which "Ho capito" comes is called:

The recitative "Alfin siam liberati" is an attempt by Don Giovanni to:

What makes Japanese togaku orchestras different from European orchestras in terms of the instruments used?

Describe the tone color and function of the following instruments: ryuteki,sho,tsuridaiko,and gakuso.

The form developed by Mozart for the first movement of a concerto is called ________ form.

What happened to the gamelan orchestra when Indonesia was under the colonial rule of the Netherlands?

Define the genre sonata in terms of possible performing forces.

The performing forces in Piano Concerto No.23 in A consist of:

How many people are usually needed to play a Classical sonata?

An operatic number sung by two or more people is called a(n):

Italian comic opera was called:

A string quartet consists of:

The country that led the way in eighteenth-century comic opera was:

"Ho capito" is a(n):

Briefly describe the plan of movements in a typical Classical sonata.

For Piano Concerto No.23 in A,the composer uses a reduced orchestra,omitting:

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