chapter 32

Which term best describes the tempo of this excerpt?

allegro

The first movement of Mozart's Piano Concerto, K. 453 is in______ form.

first-movement concerto

The first movement of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K. 453, is in - form and has four major themes. In addition to Theme 1, Theme 2, and a closing theme, all heard in both expositions, there is also a - heard in the solo exposition. There is one section that is unique to the recapitulation alone, called the -

first-movement concerto piano theme cadenza.

How many piano concertos did Mozart compose?

27

How many movements does a typical Classical-era concerto have?

3

The Classical concerto form has ______ movements.

3

For which soloist did Mozart write his G Major Piano Concerto, K. 453?

Babette von Ployer

For whom did Mozart write his Piano Concerto in G Major, K. 453 to perform as soloist?

Babette von Ployer

Listen to the following excerpts. Which statement about the themes is most accurate?

Both themes are the same, played by different instruments.

What part of the recapitulation is heard in this excerpt from Mozart's piano concerto, in which the orchestra drops out and the piano plays solo? Mozart, Piano Concerto in G Major1:19

Cadenza

The concerto was a new genre of the Classical era.

FALSE

Which of the following are true about Mozart's concertos?

He wrote 27 piano concertos. His concertos exhibited brilliant flourishes. He mostly wrote them for himself to perform, but sometimes he wrote them for others.

Which of the following describe first-movement concerto form of the Classical era?

It combines elements of ritornello procedure with sonata-allegro form. It is the longest of the three movements. It is the most complex of the three movements.

Which best describes the closing of this movement?

It ends forte.

Which is NOT true of Mozart's Piano Concerto, K. 453?

It was written for, and dedicated to, Haydn.

What music does the soloist play after the transitional theme in the solo exposition? solo exposition0:01

Piano theme

Which statement applies to the Classical-era concerto?

The fast-slow-fast pattern of the three movements was established by Vivaldi during the Baroque era.

Which statement most accurately describes what is heard leading into the piano cadenza?

The orchestra pauses on a suspenseful chord.

Which best describes the closing of this movement?

The piano does not play.

Which statement most accurately describes what is heard during the piano cadenza?

The piano part requires virtuosic technique.

What music does the soloist play at the beginning of the solo exposition?beginning of solo exposition0:01

Theme 1

A brilliant solo passage in the manner of an improvisation within a concerto is called a -

cadenza

A virtuosic solo passage in the manner of an improvisation within a concerto is called a

cadenza

In the first movement of Mozart's piano concerto the sections from the solo exposition return in the recapitulation (though slightly altered). However, there is one section that is unique to the recapitulation. What section is that?

cadenza

What is a unique feature of the solo concerto that sets it apart from other instrumental genres?

cadenza

What is the genre of this work?q

concerto

In sonata-allegro form (the basis for first-movement concerto form) the exposition section is followed by the - section, which is then followed by the - , which is a slightly altered repeat of the -

development recapitulation exposition.

At certain points in Mozart's piano concerto we hear modulations from the tonic key, G Major, to another key: D Major. D Major (within the context of G Major) is also know as the key of the ______________.

dominant

First-movement concerto form is similar to sonata-allegro form, but it usually has a

double exposition.

In a cadenza during a concerto from the Classical period, the orchestra improvises freely.

false

In the cadenza of a Classical-era concerto, the orchestra improvises freely.

false

The Baroque concerto could be written for a solo group or a solo instrument and orchestra, however Classical-era concertos were typically only written for a solo group and orchestra.

false

The Classical-era concerto has four movements.

false

First movement: - ; second movement: - ; third movement: -

fast slow fast

Which of the following multimovement tempo schemes corresponds to the typical Classical concerto?

fast-slow-fast

Which statement describes the mood and tempo of the first movement of Mozart's Piano Concerto in G major, K. 453?

graceful melodies, played Allegro

Mozart wrote most of his piano concertos for ______ to perform in public.

himself

Match the descriptive words or phrases with the different elements of music as found in the first movement of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K. 453.

key: major texture: homophonic form: first-movement concerto

In what type of key is this excerpt written?

major

Which of the following is NOT found in the first-movement concerto form of the Classical era?

minuet

What is happening in the tonality in this section?q

modulation from major to minor

In the Classical-era concerto, the cadenza usually appears _______ of a movement.

near the end

The first movement of a Classical concerto is usually in first-movement concerto form. Place the sections of first-movement concerto form in correct order, below. Note that simply clicking on the card will select it as an answer.

orchestral exposition, solo exposition, development, recapitulation (with cadenza)

Which theme is introduced by the orchestra in this excerpt?

piano theme 1

Match the musical and thematic elements with the excerpted clips from the first movement of Mozart's Piano Concerto. Be sure to listen to each clip in its entirety.

red, green, orange

During the Classical era, composers wrote concertos for orchestra and an instrumental -

soloist

In the Classical-era concerto, composers balanced the virtuosic display of the - with the collaborative efforts of the -

soloist orchestra

First-movement concerto form is sometimes described as a - form with a - exposition.

sonata-allegro double

Which of the following describes first-movement concerto form?

sonata-allegro with a double exposition

The quieter second theme is played first by - and then by - .

stringd woodwinds

First-movement concerto form begins with the orchestra playing several themes that you will hear later in the movement. The first theme combines quick rhythms with longer notes and is played by - embellished by -

strings woodwinds

Which part of the concerto is introduced by the orchestra in this excerpt?

the cadenza

The cadenza that is typically performed today in Mozart's Piano Concerto in G Major, K. 453 is

the cadenza written by Mozart.

The cadenza that is typically performed today in Mozart's G Major Piano Concerto, K. 453 is -

the cadenza written by Mozarts

Which is true regarding key areas in first-movement concerto form?

the solo exposition modulates to a contrasting key

After a loud, decisive close similar to what you heard at the end of the exposition, the orchestra stops playing. After the silence, the soloist plays the cadenza, which features bits and pieces from themes blended into virtuosic passages. How is the cadenza different from the other sections of first-movement concerto form?cadenza1:19

the soloist plays alone

What does the soloist play after the piano theme in the solo exposition? solo exposition0:00

theme 2

First-movement concerto form is based on principles from the Baroque ritornello and the Classical sonata-allegro form.

true

Improvisation occurs in a Classical concerto.

true

Mozart played a crucial role in the development of the piano concerto.

true

Mozart wrote many of his piano concertos to showcase his own performance skills.

true

The cadenza is followed by a closing section played by the orchestra that begins quietly and ends loudly and decisively.closing section0:44

true

Though Mozart wrote many of his piano concertos as display pieces for his own public performances, he wrote the G major piano concerto K. 453 for another person to perform.

true

First-movement concerto form is based on principles from Baroque ritornello form and sonata-allegro form.

trueq

In a Classical-era concerto, the _________ display of the soloist is balanced by the collaborative efforts of the orchestra.

virtuosic

During the solo exposition in first-movement concerto form, the soloist

weaves figurations around the main themes. plays elaborated versions of the themes. often plays a new theme dedicated to the soloist.