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What is the length of Beethoven's C major Mass?
What is the length of Beethoven's C major Mass?
- 90 minutes
- 45 minutes
- 60 minutes (correct)
- 30 minutes
What was Beethoven's main concern when creating his C major Mass?
What was Beethoven's main concern when creating his C major Mass?
- To focus on creating operatic passages
- To break down the mass text into small sections
- To use vocal parts beyond an acceptable level
- To create a wide arc by organically relating solos, choir, and orchestra (correct)
What is the characteristic of Beethoven's setting of the mass text?
What is the characteristic of Beethoven's setting of the mass text?
- It is committed to a narrow arc
- It separates solos, choir, and orchestra
- It breaks down into small sections
- It creates the impression of larger through-composed passages (correct)
What is notable about Beethoven's use of the choir and solo quartet in his C major Mass?
What is notable about Beethoven's use of the choir and solo quartet in his C major Mass?
What is the purpose of Beethoven's use of harmonic and dynamic intensifications in his C major Mass?
What is the purpose of Beethoven's use of harmonic and dynamic intensifications in his C major Mass?
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