Music 111 Chapter 13 Flashcards

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Who composed Symphony No. 40 in G Minor?

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

The first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor is in ________ form.

sonata

Which best describes the character of the first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor?

agitated and struggling

The performing forces in the first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor consist of:

strings and winds Signup and view all the answers

The opening texture of the first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor is a(n):

melody with homophonic accompaniment Signup and view all the answers

The mode of the first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor is:

minor in the beginning, but changes to major and modulates several times, ending in minor Signup and view all the answers

The meter of the first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor is:

simple duple Signup and view all the answers

The composer of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:

Franz Joseph Haydn Signup and view all the answers

The form of the first movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:

sonata Signup and view all the answers

The tempo of the first movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:

fast Signup and view all the answers

The first movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor has ________ main themes.

two Signup and view all the answers

Which is true of the second movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor?

It begins in major mode, goes to minor, and ends in major Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes the overall character of the second movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor?

varied and graceful Signup and view all the answers

The form of the third movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:

minuet with trio Signup and view all the answers

The meter of the third movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:

triple Signup and view all the answers

The performing forces of the fourth movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor consist of:

strings, continuo, and woodwinds Signup and view all the answers

The fourth movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is in ________ form.

rondo Signup and view all the answers

The meter of the fourth movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:

duple Signup and view all the answers

Which of the main sections are similar in the fourth movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor?

the first and third sections Signup and view all the answers

Which sections provide contrast to the other sections in the fourth movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor?

the second and fourth sections Signup and view all the answers

The major genre developed by Classical composers is the:

symphony Signup and view all the answers

The first movement in most Classical symphonies is generally:

a moderate or fast movement in sonata form that sometimes has a slow introduction Signup and view all the answers

The second movement in most Classical symphonies is generally:

a slow movement with beautiful, relaxing melodies Signup and view all the answers

The third movement in most Classical symphonies is generally:

in minuet form and triple meter Signup and view all the answers

The last movement in most Classical symphonies is generally:

the fastest, brilliant movement Signup and view all the answers

The slow movement of a Classical instrumental work:

could be in a variety of classical forms Signup and view all the answers

Sonata form is considered to be the ________ form developed in the Classical era.

most widely used Signup and view all the answers

The first movements of multi-movement works from the Classical era are in ________ form.

sonata Signup and view all the answers

Another name for an A B Aʹ form with an exposition, a development, and a recapitulation is ________ form.

sonata Signup and view all the answers

What are the main elements of the exposition in sonata form?

first theme, bridge, second theme, cadence theme Signup and view all the answers

In sonata form, the bridge:

modulates to a new key Signup and view all the answers

In sonata form, which is true of the key in which the second theme is heard in the exposition?

The second theme is heard in a second key, to which the music has modulated during the bridge section Signup and view all the answers

When themes are broken up, recombined, re-orchestrated, extended, or played in new musical contexts, they are being:

developed Signup and view all the answers

What key(s) is/are used during the development section in sonata form?

many different keys Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Symphony No. 40 in G Minor

Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
First movement is structured in sonata form, characterized by agitation and struggle.
Performing forces include strings and winds, presenting a melody with homophonic accompaniment.
The movement switches from a minor mode to major and modulates before concluding in minor.
Meter is simple duple.

Symphony No. 95 in C Minor

Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn.
The first movement also follows sonata form and has a fast tempo with two main themes.
Second movement starts in major mode, transitions to minor, and concludes in major; described as varied and graceful.
The third movement is in minuet with trio form and set in triple meter.
The fourth movement features strings, continuo, and woodwinds and is structured as a rondo in duple meter, with the first and third sections being similar.

Classical Symphony Structure

Major genre developed by Classical composers is the symphony.
Typical first movement: moderate or fast tempo in sonata form, sometimes begins with a slow introduction.
Second movement: typically slow, showcasing beautiful, relaxing melodies.
Third movement: generally in minuet form and triple meter.
Final movement: the fastest, often designed to be brilliant.

Sonata Form Details

Considered the most widely used form developed during the Classical era.
First movements of multi-movement works are predominantly in sonata form.
Sonata form consists of A B A' structure with exposition, development, and recapitulation.
Exposition contains the first theme, bridge, second theme, and cadence theme.
The bridge modulates to a new key, while the second theme is presented in this altered key.
Development section features varied keys for thematic exploration and reformation.

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Questions and Answers

Who composed Symphony No. 40 in G Minor?

The first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor is in ________ form.

Which best describes the character of the first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor?

The performing forces in the first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor consist of:

The opening texture of the first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor is a(n):

The mode of the first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor is:

The meter of the first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor is:

The composer of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:

The form of the first movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:

The tempo of the first movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:

The first movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor has ________ main themes.

Which is true of the second movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor?

Which best describes the overall character of the second movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor?

The form of the third movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:

The meter of the third movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:

The performing forces of the fourth movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor consist of:

The fourth movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is in ________ form.

The meter of the fourth movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor is:

Which of the main sections are similar in the fourth movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor?

Which sections provide contrast to the other sections in the fourth movement of Symphony No. 95 in C Minor?

The major genre developed by Classical composers is the:

The first movement in most Classical symphonies is generally:

The second movement in most Classical symphonies is generally:

The third movement in most Classical symphonies is generally:

The last movement in most Classical symphonies is generally:

The slow movement of a Classical instrumental work:

Sonata form is considered to be the ________ form developed in the Classical era.

The first movements of multi-movement works from the Classical era are in ________ form.

Another name for an A B Aʹ form with an exposition, a development, and a recapitulation is ________ form.

What are the main elements of the exposition in sonata form?

In sonata form, the bridge:

In sonata form, which is true of the key in which the second theme is heard in the exposition?

When themes are broken up, recombined, re-orchestrated, extended, or played in new musical contexts, they are being:

What key(s) is/are used during the development section in sonata form?

Study Notes

Symphony No. 40 in G Minor

Symphony No. 95 in C Minor

Classical Symphony Structure

Sonata Form Details

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