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RCM MH10: All about Mozart
RCM MH10: All about Mozart
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Mozart worked with this librettist on several operas with several operas:
Salomo Franck
Josef Elsner
Baron Gottfried van Swieten
Lorenzo da Ponte
2
The first theme of the overature for "The Marriage of Figaro" can best be described as
portraying a sense of joy and excited; begins w/ rapid eighth-note figures
non of the above
serious in nature; dotted note figures reminiscent of the French Overture
sweet and lyrical; very romantic in concept
3
Two musical features of "Piano Concerto in G major" k453 are:
modified sonata form; terzetto
monothematic exposition and slow introduction
unorthodox modulations; no pause between movement
double exposition and cadenza
4
The alternate title for "The Marriage of Figaro" is "The Day of Madness."
True
False
5
Mozart often used what form in his piano concerto?
rondo form
double exposition form
modified sonata form
ritornello form
6
The text of an opera, oratorio or canata is called a libretto.
True
False
7
Italian comic opera sung throughout with no spoken dialogue is known as:
opera buffa
opera seria
Singspiel
a masque
8
An example of a genre popular in the Classical era is:
Program Symphony
String Quartet
Symphony
Piano Sonata
9
The form of the overture for "The Marriage of Figaro" is:
ritornello form
French overture style
sonata form
modified sonata form
10
Mozart composed a Symphony nicknamed "Jupiter".
True
False
11
The term for a musical number for three voices is called:
terzetto
chorus
da capo aria
recitative accompagnato
12
Mozart composed many string quartets including:
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Emperor's Quartet
Dissonance
The Hunt
13
A cadenza launched from a cadential six-four that is usually improvised by a soloist is called a:
coda
dominant preparation
double exposition
cadenza
14
Two examples of operas by Mozart are:
Dido and Aeneas
Don Giovanni
Cosi fan tutte
Julius Caesar
15
Mozart's dates are:
1770-1827
1732-1809
1750-1785
1756-1791
16
The Classical era dates ranges from:
1600-1750
1750-1825
1825-1900
1700-1850
17
Gluck's opera reforms includes:
making the overture an organic part of the score
restoration of the chorus
extensive displays of vocal virtuosity
minimizing the contrast between recitative and aria by writing arioso style
18
What is true about Cherubino's aria "Non so piu"?
Key of Bb major; Andante con moto
Key of Eb major; Allegro vivace
phrases are short, separated by rests suggestion breathless passion
Cherubino expresses his attraction to women in this aria
19
"Cosa sento!" can be detailed as:
a terzetto in arioso style
a duet ensemble with contrasting keys
an aria with orchestra accompaniment
a terzetto in sonata form; each character getting a part of form
20
Two representative composers from the Classical era are:
Mozart and Monteverdi
Beethoven and Haydn
Bach and Haydn
Handel and Mozart
21
Two musical style features of the Classical era are:
Program music and chromaticism
symmetrical phrase structure and Absolute Music
polyphonic texture and terraced dynamics
Non-western scales and polyrhythms
22
A recitative secco is best described as:
recitative with orchestra
arioso style
recitative that is a capella
recitatve with continuo
23
What is the term for ABACA or ABACABA form?
theme and variations
rondo form
compound ternary form
sonata-allegro form
24
Which is not true of Mozart's "Piano Concerto in G major"?
the solo exposition features piano playing a decorated version of theme 1
cadenza comes after an orchestral 'tutti' leading to a cadential 6/4 chord.
the first orchestral theme unfolds in elegant four measure phrases
the solo piano plays a new theme with a unique motives
25
Mozart dedicated his "Piano Concerto in G Major" K. 453 to his talented student Barbara von Ployer.
True
False
26
A term for an orchestral work preceding an opera that uses sonata form, employing themes found later in the opera:
Prelude
Singspiel
Sinfony
overture
27
The second theme of the overture for "The Marriage of Figaro" is
full of life and energy; rapid sixteen note figures
D major; a sense of joy and excitement is created
solemn; long notes in a minor key
lyrical and less active; in the dominant key of A major
28
What is NOT an example of Mozart's musical style?
exemplified Classical ideals: elegance, balance, poise, sophistication
symmetrical phrase structure
absorbed vocal qualities and melodic lyricism in instrumental writing
monothematic expositions; slow introductions
29
How many movements are in the typical Classical concero?
one
four
two
three
30
Johann Christian Bach had an huge influence on Mozart's concerto style.
False
True
31
What is the definition of 'modified sonata form'?
modified with a double exposition
composed in arioso style
sonata form with a monothematic exposition
an abbreviated sonata form; doesn't contain a development
32
"Ah! son perduto" can be detailed as a recitative secco that also contains:
unique accompaniment figurations that project the expressions of singers
Dialogue between the 3 characters; unfolding quickly
an orchestral introduction
a cadenza like passage
33
The definition of 'double exposition form' is:
both the orchestra and piano share the exposition at the same time
orchestral exposition opens w both themes; solo exposition/modulation next
The exposition is performed twice making it 'double'.
exposition with two themes; no development; recapituation in the tonic key.
34
A solo song in an opera, oratorio, or cantata is:
recitativo secco
chorus
terzetto
aria
35
The title of the piano concerto by Mozart is:
Piano Concerto in D major, K488
Piano Concerto in C major, K480
Piano Concerto in G major K453
Piano Concerto in g minor K451
36
What were Mozart's contributions to opera?
created realistic characters; recitativo secco to advance plot; sonata form
controversial themes; French overture for opening
use of traditional arias; focus on opera seria
double exposition; modified sonata form
37
The libretto of "The Marriage of Figaro" is based on the book of Genesis and John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost".
True
False
38
A Singspiel is a German comic opera with spoken dialogue.
True
False
