In Musical compositions, a theme is. |
a musical idea that is used as a building block |
Which of the following is NOT a type of thematic development? |
literally repeating a melody at the same pitch level |
A theme may be fragmented by dividing it into smaller units called: |
motives |
Repeating a motive at a higher or lower pitch level is called: |
a sequence |
A short, repeated musical pattern is called: |
an ostinato |
Of the following, which is characteristic of a jazz performance? |
improvisations on pre-established harmonic patters |
which of the following best describes absolute music? |
music without a story or text |
In absolute music, the lack of a prescribed story or text to hold the music together makes the element of ___ especially important. |
form |
Which of the following genres does NOT usually follow the general structure of a multimovement cycle? |
overture |
Which movement is the most highly organized and most characteristic of the multimovement cycle? |
first |
We can best regard sonata-allegro form as a drama between: |
two key areas |
The three main sections of sonata-allegro form are the exposition, the development, and: |
the recapitulation |
In sonata-allegro form, a modulatory section that leads from one theme to the next is called: |
a bridge |
what is the function of the bridge in sonata-allegro form? |
to modulate to a new key |
in sonata-allegro form, contrasting key is established by the statement of: |
the second theme |
in sonata-allegro form, the section that features the most tension and drama through modulation and motivic interplay is called: |
the development |
the psychological climax of sonata-allegro form appears when the tonic returns at the: |
recapitulation |
the final section of a sonata-allegro movement, which rounds it off with a vigorous closing cadence, is: |
the coda |
which of the following is a common characteristic of the second movement of a multimovement cycle? |
lyrical, songful melodies |
theme and variation form often utilizes which of the following compositional techniques? |
all of the above |
in the classical multimovement cycle, the third movement is usually in: |
minuet and trio form |
the overall form of a minuet and trio is best described as: |
A-B-A |
The form of the slow movement of Haydn's String Quartet, Op. 76 No.3 is: |
theme and variations |
the melody for the slow movement of Haydn's String Quartet, Op 76 No.3 became the national anthem for: |
Germany |
Haydn served as a choirboy in: |
vienna |
who was Haydn's principal patron? |
Prince Esterhazy |
Haydn enjoyed phenomenal musical success with two trips to which country? |
Engalnd |
Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik is an example of: |
a serenade |
Eine Klleine Nachtmusik is: |
german for "a little night music" |
which of the following best describes the form of the first movement of Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik? |
sonata-allegro |
which of the following best describes the opening of the first movement of Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusick? |
it has a marcj-like character |
which of the following best describes the romanza from Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik? |
it has an elegant, restrained melody |
mozart is remembered today as: |
the most gifted child prodigy in the history of music |
which composer rebelled against the patronage system and struggled to achieve financial independence? |
mozart |
mozart died while writing his: |
requiem mass |
the most important instrumental genre of the classical period is: |
the symphony |
the classical symphony had its roots in the: |
opera overture |
how many movements are typical of pre-classical symphonies? |
three |
the early classical symphony is characterized by quickly ascending themes with a strong rythmic drive.These are known as: |
rocket themes |
quick crescendos and the four-movement cycle in symphonies were developed in: |
mannheim |
in the classical orchestra, which group of instruments serves as the ensemble's nucleus? |
strings |
the number of players in the classical orchestra was typically: |
30-40 |
the first movement of a symphony is usually in: |
sonata-allegro form |
which composer is noted for his monothematic sonata-allegro form? |
haydn |
which of the following is NOT a typical form for the second movement of a classical symphony? |
ritornello |
the third movement of a classical symphony is most frequently in: |
minuet and trio form |
the nickname, "father of the symphony" as earned by: |
Haydn |
Haydn's military symphony was composed for his visit to which city? |
London |
How did Haydn's military symphony earn its nickname? |
it uses percussion instruments associated with Turkish military music |
what is the form of the second movement of Hadn's Military symphony? |
A-B-A' |
janissary bands are associated with: |
turkey |
beethoven supported himself through: |
giving public concerts |
beethoven's career is often divided into ___ periods. |
three |
in his third compositional period, beethoven: |
used more chromatic harmonies |
how many symphonies did Beethoven write? |
9 |
Which work by Beethoven is called the Choral Symphony? |
the Ninth Symphony |
The Ode to Joy is the finale to Beethoven's: |
Symphony no.9 |
The text of the Ode to Joy is by: |
Schiller |
How many movements does Beethoven's Symphony no. 5 have? |
four |
What is unusual about Beethoven's Symphony No. 5? |
there is no break between the third and fourth movements |
which of the following best describes the opening idea of Beethoven's Symphony No.5? |
a three-note motive |
What is the form of the second movement of Beethoven's Symphony no.5? |
theme and variations |
Using material from an earlier movement in a symphony is called: |
cyclical form |
How many movements are in a classical concerto? |
three |
a typical feature of a concerto is a free solo passage without orchestral accompaniment called: |
the cadenza |
the most popular solo instrument in the classical concerto was: |
the piano |
the first movement of a classical concerto features sonata-allegro form with: |
a double exposition |
a typical first movement of a classical concerto begins with: |
the orchestra |
what is the form of the last movement of Mozart's piano concerto in G major, . 453? |
theme and variations |
of the following, which characterizes Maria Theresa von Paradis? |
all of the above |
which of the following was NOT a favored sonata instrumentation in the late eighteenth century? |
piano and trumpet |
how many piano sonatas did Beethoven compose? |
32 |
Beethoven's piano sonata in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, was subtitled Moonlight by: |
the poet Rellstab shortly after the composer's death |
Beethoven gave his Piano sonata on C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, the designation: |
quasi una fantasia |
Beethoven's famous Moonlight sonata has __ movements: |
three |
The form of the first movement of Beethoven's Piano sonata in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No.2: |
is a modified song form |
the dreamy first movement of the Moonlight sonata features: |
all of the above |
the second movement of Beethoven's Piano sonata in C-sharp minor, Op.27,No.2 is: |
a gentle scherzo and trio form |
The third movement of Beethoven's Piano Sonata in C-sharp minor, Op.27, no.2 is: |
filled with restless emotion |
a musical setting of the Mass for the Dead is called: |
a requiem |
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of opera seria? |
a middle-class appeal |
the rigid conventions of opera seria were shaped largly by: |
Metastasio |
How did comic opera differ from opera seria? |
all of the above |
which of the following was NOT a new opera type that sought to reflect simplicity and real human emotions? |
opera seria |
What Mozart opera is based on controversial play by Beaumarchais? |
The Marriage of Figaro |
Mozart's liberttist for Don Giovanni was: |
Lorenzo da Ponte |
Which of the following descriptions characterizes the story of Don Giovanni? |
It mixes elements of opera seria and opera buffa |
in minuet and trio form, the trio section: |
all of the above |
the Italian words da capo are commonly found in ___ form. |
ternary |
how does a scherzo differ from a minuet? |
a scerzo is faster and sometimes humorous, while a minuet is slower and serious. |
In the classical multimovement cycle, which movement is most commonly in a contrasting key from the other three? |
second |
music for a small ensemble of two to about ten players with one player to a part is called: |
chamber music |
a string quartet consists of: |
2 violins, viola, and cello |
a piano trio consists of: |
piano, violin, and cello |
of the following, who is NOT a major composer of string quartets? |
Bach |
Haydn's Sting Quartet, Op. 76, No.3 was given the nickname, "Emperor" because: |
The slow movement is based on a hymn written for the emperor Franz Joseph |
The overture of Don Giovanni is in what form? |
sonata-allegro |
The tone of the Catalog aria, from Do Giovanni, is: |
tragic |
Which of the following composers is not a member of the Viennese School? |
Liszt |
Which composer was born in Vienna and bridged the Classical and Romantic eras? |
Schubert |
Beethoven belonged to a generation or artists who were influenced by the full impact of: |
The French Revolution |
Beethoven's sketchbooks were: |
books in which he worked out his musical ideas |