In sonata form what happens in the recapitulation?

Themes and other elements are repeated in the same order

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

1st theme, bridge, 2nd theme, cadence theme

The subject matter of Classical art, music, and literature was

real-life characters and situations

Which is NOT true of Mozart?

He composed the oratorio Messiah

instrumental music NOT associated with non musical things

In sonata form what happens in the development?

Themes are manipulated and extended

Which is NOT a reason that Beethoven is important in music history?

Wrote like Mozart and Haydn his entire career.

Dynamics in the Classical period

included sudden and gradual changes and marked in the score.

Texture in the Classical period was primarily

homophonic with polyphony used for tension

Beethoven's composing methods do not include:

writing quickly for his patrons

What is the Romantic concept of 'artistic genius'?

An inspired soul who suffered to bring art to humanity

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1
In sonata form what happens in the recapitulation?
Themes and other elements are repeated in the same order
Themes are introduced
Themes are manipulated and extended
Themes are stylized
2
What are the main elements of the exposition in sonata form, in order?
1st theme, bridge, 2nd theme, retransition
1st theme, bridge, 2nd theme, cadence theme
1st theme, bridge, 2nd theme, ritornello
1st theme, bridge, ritornello, cadence theme
3
Beethoven's three style periods in order:
Classical, Innovative, Romantic
Classical, Heroic, Abstract
Heroic, Classical, Romantic
Classical, Abstract, Romantic
4
The subject matter of Classical art, music, and literature was
only religious in nature
ancient heroes and mythology
real-life characters and situations
Greek tragedy
5
Which movement is moderate or fast in sonata form?
I
II
IV
III
6
Which is NOT true of Mozart?
He was a poor money manager
He died young at age 36
He was a child prodigy; toured until age 15
He composed the oratorio Messiah
7
Who composed this piece?
Mozart
Beethoven
8
Absolute music is
instrumental music associated with non musical things
Short vocal pieces that tell a story
instrumental music NOT associated with non musical things
Instrumental and vocal music for entertainment
9
In sonata form what happens in the development?
Themes are bridged
Themes are manipulated and extended
Themes are introduced
Themes are recapitulated
10
Which is NOT a reason that Beethoven is important in music history?
He influenced musicians of the time as well as Romantic composers
World-wide appeal of his music
Enriched orchestration for expressive purposes a
Wrote like Mozart and Haydn his entire career.
11
Dynamics in the Classical period
included sudden and gradual changes and marked in the score.
were sudden and not marked in the score.
were not a part of classical music at all
mostly stayed the same throughout an entire piece.
12
The classical melody was
pleasing and simple to sing
intellectual and difficult to sing
13
Texture in the Classical period was primarily
homophonic with polyphony used for tension
polyphonic
monophonic
polyphonic and monophonic
14
In sonata form, what happens in the exposition?
Themes are recapitulated
Themes are manipulated and developed
Themes are stylized
Themes are introduced
15
Music is in constant motion without stops and starts
Classical
Baroque
16
Which musical element is NOT common in classical music?
Basso continuo
Structure with clear sections
Homophonic textures
Contrasting melodies
17
"Moonlight" Sonata by Beethoven is written for what instrument?
Violin
Piano
Cello
Harpsichord
18
The purpose of art and music in the Classical period was to
to entertain
to make a political statement
impress with intellectual complexity
to make the kingdom look good
19
The act of arranging for the instruments of the orchestra is called:
transition
modulation
orchestration
exposition
20
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of classical music?
Strong use of major-minor tonality
simple tunes with pleasing variety
Constant polyphony
Balance and symmetry
21
An optional closing section of a symphony movement is a(an)
Ritornello
Climax
Coda
Episode
22
Beethoven's composing methods do not include:
writing quickly for his patrons
taking only the commissions he wanted
editing and revising
Sketching out a plan
23
What is the Romantic concept of 'artistic genius'?
An artisan under the court's authority
A socialite catering to the desires of the rich
An inspired soul who suffered to bring art to humanity
An artisan under the church's authority
24
Beethoven wrote music in which two styles?
Baroque and Classical
Classical and Romantic
Medieval and Classical
Romantic and Baroque
25
The 1st mvmt of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 is dominated by a repeated:
Violin solo
Motive
Episode
Development
26
From what condition did Beethoven suffer?
alchoholism
Bipolar disorder
Blindness
Deafness
27
All are historic parallels in the Classical period EXCEPT
Concern for social justice
Age of Revolution and Age of Reason
Absolute monarchy
New philosophies of government
28
Mozart's Symphony No. 40 is considered...
Program Music
Absolute Music
29
Who composed this piece?
Beethoven
Mozart
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The major genre developed by Classical composers is the
String Quartet
Oratorio
Symphony
Opera

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