Chapter 30 - Listening Guide Quiz 20: Haydn: Symphony No. 94 in G Major (Surprise), II

Drag and drop the appropriate words that describe the excerpt from Haydn's Symphony No. 94, II. (2nd one)

This is the (theme) of the movement and it is comprised of two sections, each of which (repeat). The first section outlines a triad, while the second section is more disjunct.

Drag and drop the appropriate words that describe this excerpt from Haydn's Symphony No. 94, II.

This transitional bridge between the (fourth) variation and the (coda) features a (sustained) chord.

Listen to the excerpts and then click on the corresponding cards in the order that they appear in the second movement of Haydn's Symphony No. 94. (3rd one)

W: 4th X: 2nd Y: 3rd Z: 1st

Listen to each excerpt from Haydn's Symphony No. 94, II. Then drag the corresponding card to the appropriate term on the right. (2nd one)

W: Variation 2 X: Theme Y: coda Z: Variation 3

Haydn's Symphony No. 94 is nicknamed "Surprise" because of the harmonies Haydn uses in the coda? T/F

false

This second movement of Haydn's Symphony No. 94 is a good example of a presto tempo marking? T/F

false

Which of the following describes the performing forces of Symphony No. 94, II?

orchestra

In which variation does Haydn briefly switch to a minor key?

second

What is the "surprise" heard in this excerpt?

the loud chord

Match the descriptive words or phrases with the different elements of music found in Haydn's Symphony No. 94, II.

Form: themes and variations Expression: simple and witty Meter: duple

Drag and drop the appropriate words that complete the sentence below.

Haydn's application of wit and ingenuity in (over 100) symphonies like this one, earned him the nickname, "(father) of the symphony."

Which of the following statements regarding the second movement of Symphony No. 94 are true and which are not?

-There are four variations. -The theme contains a "surprise," which gave the symphony a nickname. -With the exception of the second variation, most of the movement is in a major key.

Which of the following statements describe this excerpt from the second movement of Haydn's Symphony No. 94 and which do not? (2nd one)

-This is the first variation. -It features both the A and B sections of the theme. -It features a countermelody.

Which of the following statements describe this excerpt from the second movement of Haydn's Symphony No. 94 and which do not? (3rd one)

-This is the second variation. -The harmony changes to a minor key, at least temporarily.

Which of the following statements describe this excerpt from the second movement of Haydn's Symphony No. 94 and which do not?

-This is the third variation. -When the A section repeats a woodwind countermelody is added. -The rhythm is faster than its initial appearance as the theme.

Which of the following phrases or words apply to the second movement of Haydn's Symphony No. 94 and which do not?

-orchestral -four variations -two-part theme

Which of the following instruments or instrument families are heard in Haydn's Symphony No. 94, II and which are not?

-percussion -strings -winds

Listen to each excerpt from the second movement of Haydn's Symphony No. 94, then drag the corresponding card to the appropriate term or phrase. In some cases, more than one term or phrase might apply to an excerpt.

Excerpt 1: variation of A section Excerpt 2: B section of the theme Excerpt 3:variation of B section Excerpt 4:coda

Listen to the excerpts and then click on the corresponding cards in the order that they appear in the second movement of Haydn's Symphony No. 94.

Excerpt W: 2nd Excerpt X: 1st Excerpt Y: 4th Excerpt Z: 3rd

Listen to the excerpts and then click on the corresponding cards in the order that they appear in the initial statement of the theme in the second movement of Haydn's Symphony No. 94. (2nd one)

Excerpt W: 3rd Excerpt X: 2nd Excerpt Y:1st Excerpt Z: 4th

Listen to each excerpt from Haydn's Symphony No. 94, II. Then drag the corresponding card to the appropriate term on the right.

Excerpt W: Coda Excerpt X: Theme Excerpt Y: Variation 1 Excerpt Z: Variation 4

Match the descriptive words or phrases with the different elements of music as found in this excerpt from Haydn's Symphony No. 94, II. (2nd one)

Tempo: slower Melody: folk like Texture: predominantly homophonic

Drag and drop the appropriate words that describe this excerpt from the second movement of Haydn's Symphony No. 94.

The (fourth) variation features a fortissimo statement of the A section of the theme by full orchestra with (offbeat) accents.

What is the form of Haydn's Symphony 94, movement II?

themes and variations