Music Appreciation Quiz 3

Questions and Answers

A string quartet consists of which of the following instruments?

Piano, Violin, Cello

Trumpet, Trombone, Violin

Flute, Violin, Viola

2 Violins, Cello, and Viola (correct)

The Classical era is the golden age of __________ music.

chamber

What is chamber music?

Ensemble music for 2 to 10 performers, with one player per part.

Who is known as the Father of the string quartet and symphony?

Joseph Haydn Signup and view all the answers

What is the Emperor Quartet?

String quartet written by Haydn based on a hymn written for Austrian emperor Franz II. Signup and view all the answers

Which family did Joseph Haydn work through the patronage system?

Esterhazy family Signup and view all the answers

What is a symphony?

A genre designed to demonstrate the expressive capabilities of a full orchestra. Signup and view all the answers

Who composed Symphony No. 100 in G Major (Military)?

Joseph Haydn Signup and view all the answers

Match the following symphony forms with their movements:

Movement 1 = Sonata-allegro Movement 2 = Rondo, Sonata-allegro, Theme and Variation, Ternary Movement 3 = Minuet and Trio (3/4 meter) Movement 4 = Sonata-allegro, Rondo, Sonata-rondo Signup and view all the answers

Match the Sonata-Allegro form with its components:

<ol> <li>Exposition = Can be repeated</li> <li>Development = Thematic exploration and variation</li> <li>Recapitulation = Return of the initial themes</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is a coda in music?

An extension of the closing idea that leads to the final cadence in the home key. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the composer of A Little Night Music?

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Signup and view all the answers

What are cadenzas?

Improvised solo passages, usually towards the end of a movement. Signup and view all the answers

Who composed the Piano Concerto in G major?

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Signup and view all the answers

What is a sonata?

An instrumental work for one or two instruments consisting of 3 or 4 contrasting movements. Signup and view all the answers

What significant challenge did Beethoven face in his 20's?

Lost his hearing Signup and view all the answers

What is the first movement of Piano Sonata in C-sharp Minor known as?

Adagio Signup and view all the answers

What is a scherzo?

A quick-paced dance, a variant of the minuet. Signup and view all the answers

Who composed Symphony No. 5 in C minor?

Ludwig van Beethoven Signup and view all the answers

What type of opera is referred to as opera seria?

Serious or tragic opera. Signup and view all the answers

What is opera buffa?

Comic opera. Signup and view all the answers

Which aria is from Don Giovanni, Act 1 Scene 2?

Madamina! Signup and view all the answers

What was Mozart known for?

Child prodigy; operas, and piano sonatas. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

String Quartet and Chamber Music

A string quartet consists of 2 violins, a cello, and a viola.
The Classical era is recognized as the golden age of chamber music.
Chamber music involves ensembles of 2 to 10 performers, with each instrument represented by one player.

Joseph Haydn

Known as the Father of the string quartet and symphony.
Created the "Emperor Quartet" (Opus 76, No.3) featuring a hymn for Austrian Emperor Franz II in its 2nd movement.
Worked under the patronage of the Esterhazy family, producing over 100 symphonies and string quartets.

Symphony Essentials

A symphony demonstrates the expressive capabilities of a full orchestra.
Symphony No. 100 in G Major (Military) features a second movement in C major with a ternary variation form (A-B-A').
Common symphonic form includes:
- Movement 1: Sonata-allegro
- Movement 2: Variations (rondo, theme and variation, ternary)
- Movement 3: Minuet and trio (in 3/4 meter)
- Movement 4: Sonata-allegro, rondo, sonata-rondo

Sonata-Allegro Form

Structured in three sections:
- Exposition (which can be repeated)
- Development
- Recapitulation

Other Musical Concepts

A coda serves as an extension leading to the final cadence in the home key.
Mozart's "A Little Night Music" is notable for its 1st and 3rd movements in G-major.
Cadenzas are improvised solo passages, typically found at the end of a movement.

Mozart's Notable Works

The "Piano Concerto in G major" features an allegro 1st movement.
A sonata is an instrumental work for one or two instruments, typically consisting of 3 or 4 contrasting movements.
Mozart, a child prodigy, is famed for his operas and piano sonatas.

Beethoven

Beethoven lost his hearing in his 20s and is regarded as a transitional figure to the Romantic era, producing 9 symphonies and numerous sonatas.
Known works include the "Piano Sonata in C-sharp Minor" (Moonlight) with its adagio 1st movement and "Symphony No. 5 in C minor," featuring prominent motifs in movements 1 and 4.

Opera Genres

Opera seria is characterized by serious or tragic themes.
Opera buffa represents comedic elements in opera.
Mozart's "Don Giovanni," Act 1 Scene 2 includes the aria "Madamina!" with lyrics from librettist Lorenzo da Ponte.

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Test your knowledge of music appreciation with this quiz focused on string quartets and chamber music. Explore the key figures and elements that define the Classical era's contributions to music. Perfect for students and music enthusiasts alike!