Final Exam Part 1 (Ch 25, 27, 28, 30)

Varying a theme's melodic outline, rhythm, or harmony is known as --- A --- is a theme's smallest melodic or rhythmic unit.

thematic development. motive

The second movement of Haydn's Op. 76, No. 3 String Quartet is composed in what form?

theme and variations form

Which movement of a string quartet is often in minuet-and-trio form?

third

Match the musical description to the correct theme within the exposition of the first movement of Mozart's Symphony No. 40. theme 1- theme 2 -

three-note motive in a minor key. lyrical melody in a major key.

The favored chamber ensemble in the Classical era was the string quartet.

true

While Classical composers such as Mozart and Beethoven composed music with formal structures, they were also excellent improvisers.

true

Haydn, Mozart, and their successors understood the term sonata as an instrumental work for one or --- instruments consisting of --- or four contrasting movements

two three

Which of the following describe the exposition of Mozart's Symphony No. 40?

two themes three-note motive centered on a descending half step

What is the instrumentation of Haydn's Emperor Quartet?

violin, violin, viola, cello

The music of the fourth variation of the third movement in Haydn's Op. 76, No. 3 string quartet is said to have been based on a folk song from which country?

Croatia

When did Haydn write his Opus 76 quartets?

late 1790s

Match the description of each movement of Mozart's Symphony No. 40 to its correct numerical order. Movement 1 Movement 2 Movement 3 Movement 4

-allegro molto in sonata-allegro form, G minor. -andante in sonata-allegro form, E♭ major. -allegro moderato in minuet and trio form, G minor. -allegro assai in sonata-allegro form,G minor

Which of the following describe Mozart's Symphony No. 40?

-classical style with Romantic elements -Sonata form -minor key setting

Which of the following correctly describe the first movement of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata?

-continuous triplet pattern in accompaniment -in an expressive minor key.

Which of the following describe the opening theme in the exposition of the first movement of Mozart's Symphony No. 40?

-develops from a three-note motive. -string instrumentation

Which of the following best describe the sonata in the Classical era?

-sometimes designed for amateur performance. -considered the most significant in the keyboard literature. -sometimes used by composer-performers as show pieces.

Match the section of sonata form to its correct musical description within the first movement of Mozart's Symphony No. 40. exposition - development- recapitulation-

-theme 1 in a minor key and theme 2 in a major key. -three-note motive presented in multiple new keys. -theme 1 and theme 2 in a minor key.

How many symphonies did Mozart compose?

41

How many string quartets did Haydn write?

68

Maria Anna Mozart was which of the following?

An accomplished Pianist Known as Nannerl

Which societal norm of the eighteenth century enabled the reign of Louis XV and Frederick the Great?

Aristocracy

Who was the Countess Giuletta Guicciardi?

Beethoven's student

What instrument did Mozart add to the orchestration of Symphony No. 40 several years after he completed the work?

Clarinet

Beethoven gave the nickname Moonlight to his own piano sonata.

False

Beethoven, in his Moonlight Sonata, follows typical formal molds in all of the movements.

False

Mozart revised Symphony No. 40 to include solo vocalists and a choir as performers in the fourth movement.

False

Mozart's Symphony No. 40 represents the mingling of Baroque and Classical elements that marked the final decade of the eighteenth century.

False

One of the attributes of Classicism is a longing for strangeness, ecstasy, and wonder.

False

Which of the following instruments were included in the original orchestration of Mozart's Symphony No. 40? Which were not?

Flute Oboe & bassoon French horn Strings

Which composer worked well under the patronage system?

Haydn

Which composers are considered part of the Viennese School?

Haydn Beethoven Mozart

Place the parts of the first movement of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata in the correct order.

Introduction, strophe 1, middle section, strophe 2, coda

Which of the following statements best describes the second movement of Haydn's Op. 76, No. 3 string quartet?

It is mostly in major It contains symmetrical, lyrical phrases

What musical occupation was available to women to in the Classical era?

Music teacher Professional singer Professional instrumentalist

Which of the following describe the recapitulation of Mozart's Symphony No. 40?

One primary key center. two themes.

Which of the following correctly describe the patronage system of the eighteenth century?

Patronage provided economic security for musicians. Music was valued as a necessary adornment of life.

The sonata in the Classical era was an important genre for amateur musicians playing which instrument?

Piano

In Vienna, what was Mozart's Symphony No. 40 nicknamed?

Romantic

The Moonlight Sonata evokes what new expressive style?

Romantic

Which of the following correctly describe Maria Theresia von Paradis?

She was an excellent pianist and organist. She was blind

Composers of the Classical era fully explored which genres?

String quartet Symphony Solo sonata

Which concert venues were available to composers of the Classical era?

The public concert hall The royal palace

Which statements best describe the third movement of Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik?

The texture is homophonic. It is in triple meter. The harmony is consonant.

Why is Haydn's String Quartet, Op. 76, No. 3 nicknamed Emperor?

The theme in the second movement is based on hymn written for the Austrian emperor

A scherzo is a quick-paced dance.

True

Beethoven dedicated his Moonlight Sonata to one of his students.

True

Beethoven's solo piano sonatas are some of his most important works.

True

Haydn and Beethoven conducted their own symphonies.

True

In the eighteenth century, a new economic power was growing as a result of the Industrial Revolution.

True

The Classical era has been called the Age of Enlightenment.

True

The Classical sonata typically consists of three to four movements.

True

The Industrial Revolution of the eighteenth century saw a series of important inventions, which helped shape the modern world.

True

The composers Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert all composed in large-scale forms.

True

The later eighteenth century is known as the Enlightenment.

True

There are two primary themes in the exposition of the first movement of Mozart's Symphony No. 40.

True

Which of the following instruments are found in a typical string quartet?

Viola Violin Cello

Who of the following were famous keyboard musicians during the Classical era?

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Maria Anna Mozart Maria Theresia Von Paradis.

Instrumental music that does not have any specific meaning beyond the notes is called --- music.

absolute

Which of the following are examples of thematic development?

altering the melodic outline of the theme. altering the harmony. underneath the theme . syncopating the rhythm of the theme.

Where does the coda appear in a movement?

at the end

What is the Italian phrase found at the end of the trio section in a minuet-and-trio movement that means "from the beginning?"

da capo

For which instruments did Mozart write Eine kleine Nachtmusik?

double bass string quartet

The music of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert is characterized by --- melodies.

elegant and lyrical

What is the first section of sonata-allegro form?

exposition

Place the sections of sonata form in their correct order.

exposition, development, recapitulation

Chamber music generally implies a large ensemble, with more than one player to a part.

false

Haydn wrote his Emperor Quartet based on a hymn composed by the Austrian emperor.

false

Mozart worked under the patronage of the Esterházy court.

false

The focus of Classical chamber music is soloistic virtuosity.

false

Beethoven called the Moonlight Sonata a:

fantasy-like sonata

Which of the following describes the form of the second movement of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata?

gentle scherzo

Most --- works of the Classical era follow a scheme of tempos and formal ideas known as the --- cycle.

instrumental multimovement

In what form is the third movement of a typical Classical multimovement cycle?

minuet and trio

In the exposition of the first movement of Mozart's Symphony No. 40, a three-note ---built on a --- half step is the basis of the --- theme.

motive descending first

Which of the following correctly describe Countess Giulietta Guicciardi?

one of Beethoven's students. the dedicatee of the moonlight Sonata

Classical sonatas were often written for one solo instrument, usually the ---

piano

Classical sonatas were set either for solo instrument (usually the ---) or for ---

piano duos

Which best describes the tempo of the third movement of the Moonlight Sonata?

presto agitato

For which setting did Mozart write Eine kleine Nachtmusik?

public outdoor entertainment

What is the last section of sonata-allegro form in which the opening thematic material is restated?

recapitulation

Clarity in the Classical era was provided by --- and the frequent use of --- (a pattern repeated at a higher or lower pitch). These devices created balanced structures that were easily accessible to the listener.

repetition sequence

In the second movement of his Moonlight Sonata, Beethoven uses a variant of the minuet called what?

scherzo

In the exposition of the first movement of Mozart's Symphony No. 40, the --- theme is lyrical and in a --- key, providing contrast with the opening of the movement.

second major

What is the form of the first movement of a typical Classical string quartet?

sonata-allegro

What describes the form of the opening movement of Mozart's Symphony No. 40?

sonata-allegro form

Which of the following Classical genres would typically have four movements?

string quartets symphonies

Music-making in the Classical era centered upon ---

the court of the patron

Which period of European art and literature most captivated eighteenth-century thinkers?

the era of ancient Greek and Roman civilization.

When did Mozart compose his Symphony No. 40?

the final decades of the eighteenth century