MUSC 1010 Quiz 4 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Although Haydn spent most of his time in Hungary, he often traveled to ___________________, where his music was performed often and greatly admired.

London

Which of the following statements about Beethoven is true?

Was a brilliant pianist

All answers are correct (correct)

Began to feel the first symptoms of deafness in his twenty-ninth year

Was self-educated and had read widely, but was weak in elementary arithmetic

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

In a theme-and-variations movement, a basic musical idea is repeated over and over and is changed each time

The form called theme and variations is widely used in the classical period, either as an independent piece or as one movement of a symphony, sonata, or string quartet

The recapitulation section is an important way for a composer to develop variations in a theme-and-variations form (correct)

Each variation in a theme-and-variations form is unique and may differ in mood from the theme

Beethoven's sixteen _________________ are generally considered among the greatest music ever composed.

String quartets Signup and view all the answers

The classical string quartet is a musical composition for

Two violins, viola, and cello Signup and view all the answers

The three main sections of a sonata-form movement are often followed by a concluding section known as the

Coda Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characteristics is NOT typical of the music of the classical period?

Classical music is basically polyphonic Signup and view all the answers

The most important form of classical chamber music is the

String quartet Signup and view all the answers

What following technique did Beethoven use more extensively in his late works?

Fugal counterpoint Signup and view all the answers

The sonata-rondo

All answers are correct Signup and view all the answers

The usual order of movements in a classical symphony is

Fast, slow, dance-related, fast Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Political and economic power shifted during the classical period from the middle class to the aristocracy and the church Signup and view all the answers

In the exposition of a sonata-form movement

The second theme is in a new key Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Like Haydn and many other composers of the classical period, Beethoven depended on the aristocracy for his financial well-being Signup and view all the answers

In the classical period, comic operas sometimes

Ridiculed the aristocracy Signup and view all the answers

Each successive variation in a theme with variations

Retains some elements of the theme Signup and view all the answers

The first movement of a classical symphony is almost always fast, and in __________ form.

Sonata Signup and view all the answers

The minuet is in ____________ meter.

Triple Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true of the symphony?

It is a musical composition for solo instrument and orchestra Signup and view all the answers

Mozart composed his Requiem

On commission from a stranger Signup and view all the answers

Along with his symphonies, Haydn's _______ are considered his most important works.

String quartets Signup and view all the answers

A symphony is a

Sonata for orchestra Signup and view all the answers

The scherzo differs from the minuet in that it

Moves more quickly Signup and view all the answers

The main theme of the rondo

Is usually in the tonic key Signup and view all the answers

Composers in the classical period took middle-class tastes into account by

All answers are correct Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the minuet?

Quick, lively tempo Signup and view all the answers

The string quartet

All answers are correct Signup and view all the answers

Haydn was a prolific composer, as demonstrated in part by his 68 string quartets and 104

Symphonies Signup and view all the answers

A brilliant solo section in a concerto designed to display the performer's virtuosity is called

A cadenza Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

The second theme returns in the recapitulation of a sonata form movement in an exact repetition of its statement in the exposition Signup and view all the answers

The usual order of movements in a classical string quartet is

Fast, slow, minuet or scherzo, fast Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Haydn's music?

It is mostly static, showing few changes in texture and orchestration Signup and view all the answers

In the recapitulation of a sonata-form movement

The closing section is in the tonic key Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of Mozart's three masterpieces of Italian opera?

Orfeo Signup and view all the answers

The Third Symphony of Beethoven was originally composed to commemorate the deeds of _____ as the embodiment of heroism and democratic ideals.

Napoleon Bonaparte Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Haydn and Music Reception

Haydn frequently traveled to London, where his music gained significant admiration.

Beethoven's Legacy

Beethoven was renowned as a brilliant pianist and a self-educated composer who struggled with arithmetic.
His emerging deafness began at the age of twenty-nine, impacting his later compositions.

Classical Musical Forms

Theme and variations is a prevalent form during the classical period, allowing unique interpretations of a primary idea.
The recapitulation in sonata form does not specifically aid in developing variations.

Importance of String Quartets

Beethoven's sixteen string quartets are celebrated as significant works in classical music.
The classical string quartet consists of two violins, viola, and cello, forming the core of chamber music.
Haydn's body of work also includes a substantial number of string quartets.

Structure of Sonata Form

Sonata-form movements typically follow a structure of exposition, development, and recapitulation, often concluding with a coda.
In the exposition, the second theme is introduced in a distinct key.

Characteristics of Classical Music

Classical period melodies are memorable, and compositions display a variety of rhythmic patterns.
The music is generally homophonic, contrasting with polyphonic attributes.

Symphony Composition

The standard movement arrangement in a classical symphony includes fast, slow, dance-related, and fast movements.
A symphony is defined as a sonata for orchestra and does not involve solo instruments.

Notable Compositional Techniques

Fugal counterpoint was more prominently used by Beethoven in his later works.
The sonata-rondo form combines the distinct features of rondo and sonata forms, retaining a memorable theme.

Comic operas during the classical period often addressed middle-class themes and humorously criticized the aristocracy.

Variational Techniques

Variations maintain certain elements of the original theme, while often presenting in a new key.

Meter and Form Variability

The minuet is characterized by triple meter and follows an ABA structure, differentiating itself from the quicker scherzo.

Mozart's Contributions

Mozart's Requiem was commissioned by a stranger and is not merely an exercise for his compositional practice.
Among Mozart's masterpieces, "Orfeo" is not among the recognized trio of his Italian operas.

Influence of Political Context

The Third Symphony by Beethoven originally honored Napoleon Bonaparte, symbolizing heroism and democratic ideals.
Comic operas reflect the shifting societal dynamics of the classical period, often mocking the aristocracy and their conventions.

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MUSC 1010 Quiz 4 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Although Haydn spent most of his time in Hungary, he often traveled to ___________________, where his music was performed often and greatly admired.

Which of the following statements about Beethoven is true?

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Beethoven's sixteen _________________ are generally considered among the greatest music ever composed.

The classical string quartet is a musical composition for

The three main sections of a sonata-form movement are often followed by a concluding section known as the

Which of the following characteristics is NOT typical of the music of the classical period?

The most important form of classical chamber music is the

What following technique did Beethoven use more extensively in his late works?

The sonata-rondo

The usual order of movements in a classical symphony is

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

In the exposition of a sonata-form movement

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

In the classical period, comic operas sometimes

Each successive variation in a theme with variations

The first movement of a classical symphony is almost always fast, and in __________ form.

The minuet is in ____________ meter.

Which of the following is NOT true of the symphony?

Mozart composed his Requiem

Along with his symphonies, Haydn's _______ are considered his most important works.

A symphony is a

The scherzo differs from the minuet in that it

The main theme of the rondo

Composers in the classical period took middle-class tastes into account by

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the minuet?

The string quartet

Haydn was a prolific composer, as demonstrated in part by his 68 string quartets and 104

A brilliant solo section in a concerto designed to display the performer's virtuosity is called

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

The usual order of movements in a classical string quartet is

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Haydn's music?

In the recapitulation of a sonata-form movement

Which of the following is NOT one of Mozart's three masterpieces of Italian opera?

The Third Symphony of Beethoven was originally composed to commemorate the deeds of _____ as the embodiment of heroism and democratic ideals.

Study Notes

Haydn and Music Reception

Beethoven's Legacy

Classical Musical Forms

Importance of String Quartets

Structure of Sonata Form

Characteristics of Classical Music

Symphony Composition

Notable Compositional Techniques

Comic Operas and Social Commentary

Variational Techniques

Meter and Form Variability

Mozart's Contributions

Influence of Political Context

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