Questions and Answers
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the nineteenth-century symphony?
Where is Brahms buried?
Vienna, near Beethoven and Schubert.
Which country is Brahms from?
Germany
What happened when Brahms moved to Vienna?
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Brahms only wrote orchestral music.
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Brahms wrote all of his symphonies after he turned forty.
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Brahms's Four Serious Songs were written in response to Clara Schumann's declining health.
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Brahms's Symphony No. 3 in F major uses none of the forms often found in late eighteenth-century symphonies.
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Brahms's compositional focus was programmatic music.
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By the Romantic era, music performances had moved from the palace to public concert halls.
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How many symphonies did Brahms write?
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In his Symphony No. 3, Brahms incorporates a melodic motive from the first movement into the other movements.
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Which is NOT a genre in which Brahms composed?
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What is Johannes Brahms revered for?
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What is music without a program, relying entirely on structures of sound for its expressive power, called?
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Which statement is NOT true of Brahms's personal motto?
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The Romantic symphony featured an orchestra larger than that of the Classical era.
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The opening melody of the third movement in Brahms's Symphony No. 3 is given to which instrument?
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Which composer nurtured Brahms's talents, going as far as taking him into his home?
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How would you describe Brahms?
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Which does NOT describe Brahms's musical style?
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What is the most important element in absolute music?
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Which of the following characterizes the third movement of Brahms's Symphony No. 3?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Romantic symphony?
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Which statement about the Romantic-era symphony is true?
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Study Notes
Brahms and His Symphony
- Brahms is a prominent German composer, known for his significant contributions to classical music.
- He composed four symphonies, all written after he turned forty years old.
- His Symphony No. 3 in F major is notable for incorporating a melodic motive from its first movement into subsequent movements.
Brahms's Life and Background
- Brahms is buried in Vienna, adjacent to the graves of Beethoven and Schubert.
- He moved to Vienna, where he achieved considerable success as a composer.
- His personal motto, often misattributed, is not "Always a bachelor."
Characteristics of Brahms's Music
- Brahms is revered for his mastery of absolute music, which prioritizes structure and sound over narrative or programmatic elements.
- He did not limit himself to orchestral music; his works encompass various genres except opera.
- His musical style is characterized by traditional elements, lacking supernatural themes.
Romantic Symphony Elements
- The nineteenth-century symphony featured larger orchestras compared to the Classical era.
- Performances transitioned from palaces to public concert halls, emphasizing accessibility.
- The first movement of a Romantic symphony is typically the most dramatic, often utilizing sonata-allegro form.
Brahms's Influences and Relationships
- Robert Schumann played a pivotal role in nurturing Brahms's talents, even inviting him into his home.
- Brahms's Four Serious Songs responded to the declining health of Clara Schumann, showcasing his personal connections influencing his work.
Key Facts about Brahms's Symphony No. 3
- The third movement's opening melody is presented by the cellos.
- The characteristics of the third movement align with various expressive elements present in his music.
- Misconceptions exist regarding certain traits of Brahms's work, such as focusing solely on programmatic music or major deviations from classical forms.
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