Music Exam 2
How many symphonies did Beethoven write? 32 9 5 104
9
Which composer both maintained and disrupted the balance of the Classical style? Beethoven Mozart Bach Haydn
Beethoven
________ was born in Germany and studied in Italy, but spent much of his creative life in England. Bach Scarlatti Handel Vivaldi
Handel
The sacred cantata was an integral part of the: Catholic church service. Anglican church service. Lutheran church service. Pilgrims' church service in America.
Lutheran Church service
Which composer rebelled against the patronage system and struggled to achieve financial independence? Mozart Salieri Haydn Bach
MOzart
Who was Haydn's principal patron? Emperor Joseph II Emperor Frederick the Great Count Razumovsky Prince Esterházy
Prince Esterházy
The "Ode to Joy" is the finale of Beethoven's: Symphony No. 5. Symphony No. 9. Symphony No. 1. Missa solemnis.
Symphony No. 9.
The greatest native-born English composer of the Baroque was: a.Henry Purcell. b.Thomas Morley. c.George Frideric Handel. d. Oliver Cromwell.
a
"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion" from Messiah is an example of: secco recitative. accompagnato recitative. a da capo aria. four-part choral writing.
a da capo aria.
Which of the following best describes the opening idea of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5? a dancelike theme a three-note motive a rocket theme a four-note motive
a four-note motive
In musical compositions, a theme is: the composition's overall mood. a literary story that is associated with the work. a musical idea that is used as a building block. the composition's underlying meaning.
a musical idea that is used as a building block.
The harpsichord is different from the piano because: it sometimes has two keyboards, rather than one. it is not capable of a wide dynamic range. its strings are plucked, rather than struck. all of the above
all of the above
Why is Messiah so popular in Britain and America today? It combines vocal soloists, chorus, and orchestra. The first part is appropriate for the Christmas season. all of the above It is sung in English.
all of the above
What is a toccata? an improvisatory, virtuosic keyboard work a four-movement keyboard work containing a fugue a movement based on strict counterpoint a set of variations on a repeated harmonic pattern
an improvisatory, virtuosic keyboard work
What is the form of the chorale tune Wachet auf? A-B-B bar form (A-A-B) A-B-B-A da capo (A-B-A)
bar form (A-A-B)
Which of the following composers is regarded as the first master of opera? a. Puccini b. Purcell c. Monteverdi d. Handel
c
A typical feature of a concerto is a free solo passage without orchestral accompaniment called the: introduction. codetta. cadenza. development.
cadenza
The final section of a sonata-allegro movement, which rounds it off with a vigorous closing cadence, is the: exposition. development. recapitulation. coda
coda
A type of English entertainment combining music, poetry, and dance was called the: a.tragédie lyrique. b.monody. c.oratorio. d.masque
d
The text of an opera is called the: a.lyrics b.book c.script d.libretto
d
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of opera seria? designed to appeal to the middle class rigid conventions and highly formalized presentation virtuoso display by soloists plots drawn from Greek antiquity
designed to appeal to the middle class
In sonata-allegro form, the section that features the most tension and drama through modulation and motivic interplay is the: recapitulation. coda. exposition. development.
development.
Which of the following does NOT characterize the oratorio? choruses elaborate scenery arias recitatives
elaborate scenery
In a fugue, the areas of relaxation where the subject is not heard are called: episodes. answers. strettos. countersubjects.
episodes.
"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion" is in bar form. True False
false
An oratorio is a dramatic, staged work with elaborate scenery and costumes. True False
false
Beethoven abandoned Classical principles in composing his symphonies. True False
false
Beethoven composed twelve symphonies. True False
false
Beethoven was unable to compose music after he became deaf. True False
false
Don Giovanni is Mozart's only major opera. True False
false
Haydn died shortly after writing his ninth symphony. True False
false
In sonata-allegro form, the development section manipulates thematic material from the exposition while remaining in the tonic key. True False
false
Mozart composed his Requiem out of gratitude for a long life of artistic creativity. True False
false
Opera buffa was typically serious in tone, with plots dealing with historical or legendary figures. True False
false
Purcell's Dido and Aeneas was first performed in a public opera house. True False
false
Stradivarius, Guarneri, and Amati were famous makers of violins during the Baroque era. True False
false
The Requiem was Mozart's first major composition in Vienna. True False
false
The advantage of the harpsichord was its ability to produce crescendos and diminuendos. True False
false
The only basic rule of theme and variations form is that the theme must always be easy to hear. True False
false
The patronage system failed to support Haydn, and he was forced to live by teaching and performing. True False
false
The predominant texture of the Dies irae from Mozart's Requiem is contrapuntal. True False
false
The typical Baroque concerto is written for a solo instrument with a continuo accompaniment. True False
false
Vivaldi lived in Rome, where he taught music at a girls' school. True False
false
Vivaldi's primary instrument was the organ. True False
false
In absolute music, the lack of a prescribed story or text to hold the music together makes the element of ________ especially important. melody form harmony texture
form
How many movements make up a typical Haydn symphony? three four over six five
four
A composer can fragment a theme by dividing it into smaller units called: sequences. motives. codas. modulations.
motives.
Handel's Messiah is a(n): opera. masque. cantata. oratorio.
oratorio
Later in life, Handel turned his efforts from the opera to the: Mass. symphony. oratorio. cantata.
oratorio
How many symphonies did Haydn compose? over 100 forty-one fifteen nine
over 100
Dido's Lament from Purcell's opera Dido and Aeneas is composed: a.in the ternary form common to the genre. b.in the ritornello form of the period. c.over a ground bass. d.in the style of imitative counterpoint
over a ground bass
Which of the following genres does NOT usually follow the general structure of a multimovement cycle? sonata concerto symphony overture
overture
Which of the following choral genres was NOT developed during the Baroque? Mass part song oratorio Requiem
part song
The psychological climax of sonata-allegro form appears when the tonic returns at the: exposition. development. recapitulation. coda.
recapitulation.
In sonata-allegro form, the contrasting key is established by the statement of the: second theme. codetta. development. bridge
second theme.
The repetition of a motive at a higher or lower pitch level is called a: coda. theme. sequence. .... scale.
sequences.
Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik is an example of a: serenade. concerto. symphony. sonata.
serenade.
Which of the following best describes the form of the first movement of Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik? minuet sonata-allegro theme and variations rondo
sonata-allegro
Which group of instruments was the nucleus of the Classical orchestra? strings woodwinds percussion brass
strings
Handel's Water Music is best described as a: sonata da camera. suite. concerto grosso. passacaglia.
suite
The stories for oratorios are generally drawn from: contemporary life. medieval history. the Bible. Greek mythology.
the Bible
Oratorios primarily drew their stories from: newly created stories. the Bible. Greek myths. Milton's Paradise Lost
the bible
Antonio Vivaldi was known as the "red priest" for: his violent temper. his red house. the color of his hair. his political affiliations.
the color of his hair
The keyboard instrument that uses various sets of pipes to create contrasting colors is: the harpsichord. the piano. the clavichord. the organ.
the organ
Which of the following was NOT an important keyboard instrument during the Baroque? the harpsichord the clavichord the organ the piano
the piano
The second dance, or the middle section, of a minuet, is called the: trio. minuet II. da capo. scherzo.
trio
What is the standard meter of the minuet? irregular quadruple duple triple
triple
A bar form has the structure of A-A-B. True False
true
A chorale is a hymn tune associated with German Protestantism. True False
true
Although Beethoven received financial support from music-loving aristocrats, he functioned primarily as a freelance, or independent, composer. True False
true
Antonio Vivaldi composed over two hundred concertos for solo violin. True False
true
Bach completed over two hundred cantatas. True False
true
Bach composed the famous set of works known as the Brandenburg Concertos. True False
true
Beethoven won great acclaim during his lifetime and died a famous and revered composer. True False
true
Beethoven wrote his first two symphonies in a style similar to that of Haydn and Mozart. True False
true
Corelli perfected the Trio Sonata. True False
true
During his lifetime, Johann Sebastian Bach was known primarily as a great organist. True False
true
Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" includes a variety of textures. True False
true
Handel's Messiah is divided into three parts. True False
true
Haydn, Mozart and Beethove all knew each other. True False
true
In spite of numerous innovations, Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 has the standard four movements of the Classical symphony. True False
true
In the Classical multimovement cycle, the third movement is typically a minuet and trio. True False
true
In the latter part of the eighteenth century, new opera types were developed that featured naturalness and simplicity. True False
true
Mozart died before finishing the Requiem, and one of his students completed the work for him. True False
true
Mozart's Requiem was sung in a worldwide memorial for the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States. True False
true
The Classical divertimento and serenade were light genres intended for social functions. True False
true
The Dies irae from Mozart's Requiem includes solo voices. True False
true
The Dies irae is a poem in three-line rhymed verses. True False
true
The aria "When I am laid in earth" is unified by a ground bass on a descending chromatic scale.. True False
true
The concerto lends itself to virtuoso playing. True False
true
The first public opera houses opened in Venice. True .... False
true
The orchestra came to be viewed as the "ultimate instrument" during the Classical era. True False
true
The standard Baroque suite consists of a variety of international dance types. True False
true
The strings of a harpsichord are plucked by quills. True False
true
The term multimovement cycle is applied not only to sonatas and chamber music but also to concertos and symphonies. True False
true
The third movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 is a scherzo. True False
true
Thematic development provides clarity, coherence, and logic to larger musical forms. True False
true
A string quartet consists of: two violins, viola, and cello violin, viola, cello, and bass. three violins and cello. violin, two violas, and cello.
two violins, viola, and cello
Vivaldi lived and worked in: Venice. Bologna. Rome. Florence.
venice
The solo instrument in Spring, from The Four Seasons, is the: harpsichord. cello. violin. viola.
violin
