Music Theory Quiz PDF

True: The Classical Concerto was written for a soloist with orchestra accompaniment. False: Beethoven is regarded as the "Father of the Symphony." True: Absolute music focuses on development through melodic and harmonic contrast. The 1st movement of the multi-movement cycle is typically in Sonata...

True: The Classical Concerto was written for a soloist with orchestra accompaniment. False: Beethoven is regarded as the "Father of the Symphony." True: Absolute music focuses on development through melodic and harmonic contrast. The 1st movement of the multi-movement cycle is typically in Sonata-Allegro form. False: The longest movement associated with the multi-movement cycle is usually Theme and Variations. The 2nd movement of the multi-movement cycle is typically in Theme and Variations form. The Trio section of a Minuet & Trio is typically in a Contrasting key. The section of the sonata-allegro form in which both the primary and secondary themes are presented in the tonic key is called the exposition. The section of the sonata-allegro form in which both the primary and secondary themes are presented in different, but often, related keys is called the exposition. The movements associated with the 18th century milti-movement cycle are defined by A & B. The 4th movement of the multi-movement cycle is typically in Rondo form. The 1st movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 breaks from the expected structure for the multi-movement cycle by including an oboe solo prior to the recapitulation. False: Mozart is regarded as the transitional composer between the Classical and Romantic eras. A Rondo movement is defined by the return of theme A after every other section. Typical methods of thematic variation include changes to harmony, melody, and rhythm.