Module 6 The Symphony

Mahler's Symphony No. 9 is admired primarily for its simplicity and straightforward structure.

Which genre provided Beethoven with the ideal medium to address his audience?

Why is Haydn considered the “father of the symphony?”

What was Beethoven describing when he said this is “Fate knocking at the door”?

The Classical symphony had its roots in the

Beethoven abandoned Classical principles in composing his symphonies.

Which best describes the opening to the third movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5?

Which of the following best describes the final movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5?

Which group of instruments was the nucleus of the Classical orchestra?

Which of the following is a common characteristic of the second movement of a multimovement cycle?

The “Ode to Joy” is the finale of Beethoven’s

Mahler composed Symphony No. 9 during a period of good health and personal happiness.

Which is usually the slow movement of the multimovement cycle?

The text of the “Ode to Joy” was written by

Beethoven originally dedicated his Symphony No. 3 to Napoleon.

Which of the following best describes the opening idea of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5?

The 4 -note rhythmic motive of the first movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 can be heard in other movements as well.

Which of the following best describes the influence of Symphony No. 9 on 20th-century composers?

What is the main theme often explored in Gustav Mahler's works?

Symphony No. 9 is often considered Mahler's contemplation of which of the following themes?

The typical Classical orchestra consisted of ________ players.

Which best describes the fourth movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5?

What is the form of the second movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5?

How many movements does Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 have?

Which country named Beethoven’s Ode to Joy as its national anthem in 1971?

Which work by Beethoven is called the Choral Symphony?

What is arguably the best known of all symphonies?

Symphony No. 9 is known for its role in transitioning between which two musical eras?

What is the typical tempo for the second movement of a multimovement work?

How did Beethoven describe the opening motive of his Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67?

With which symphony did Beethoven begin to expand the possibilities of the genre?

Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 introduces the piccolo, contrabassoon, and trombone for the first time to the orchestra in __

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 is perhaps the best known of all symphonies.

How many symphonies did Haydn compose?

Beethoven wrote his first two symphonies in a style similar to that of Haydn and Mozart.

Quick crescendos and the four-movement cycle for symphonies were developed in

Which of the following statements best describes Gustav Mahler?

What instruments did Beethoven introduce to the standard orchestra during the fourth movement of his Symphony No. 5?

The early Classical symphony is characterized by quickly ascending themes with a strong rhythmic drive.

How many movements are typical of pre-Classical symphonies?