CH 42 LISTENING QUIZ: Grieg: Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1 (Op. 46), excerpts LG 34

In the Hall of the Mountain King Which term best describes the way the strings are performing at the beginning of this excerpt?

Pizzicato

Which of the following signifies the collapse of the mountain on top of the trolls from Grieg's In the Hall of the Mountain King?

final crashing chords

Morning Mood Which instrument first performs the melody in this excerpt from Grieg's Morning Mood?

flute

The theme heard in this excerpt is played by

the full orchestra.

Which best describes how the woodwinds are playing in this excerpt?

trills

Which instrument is playing the theme in this excerpt?

French Horn

Which of the following best describes the tempo in this excerpt?

accelerando

Which term best describes the harmony in this excerpt?

consonant

Which of the following best characterizes the musical ideas in Grieg's In the Hall of the Mountain King?

All possible answers

Which term best describes the melodic motion in this excerpt?

a mixture of conjunct and disjunct