Which is the description of the theme?

theme played by first violin, accents introduced at climactic high G

What is not the description of Scherzo and Trio?

Mozart replaced the scherzo as the 3rd movement in the sonata cycle

What is not the description of Rocket Theme?

A short melodic or rhythmic fragment used to build a melody

What is the description of Coda?

Conclusion to a piece in tonic key

What is not the description of Theme and Variations?

Often used in fast movement of sonata cycle

What is not the description of Symphony?

Usually in four movements: fast-moderate-slow-fast

What is the description of Recapitulation?

First and second themes are restated in the tonic key

What is the role of Vienna?

It is the center of Classical Era

Which statement is not related to Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525 1st movement?

RECAPITULATION 2nd theme brings return to C major

What is not the description of Rondo Form?

Section A heard three times or more in the dominant key

What is the definition of absolute music?

Generic titles reflecting tempos, genres, or forms

What is not the description of Rounded Binary Form?

Using in String Quartet in C major, Op. 76 No. 3

How is Mozart's musical career in Vienna (1791)?

unmarked grave, inexpensive funeral

Which is the description of the variation 3?

theme played by viola, rich chromatic harmonies, syncopation in violins

What is the description of Development?

themes from the exposition are manipulated through fragmentation & sequence

Which is the description of the variation 2?

theme played by cello, delicate contrapuntal lines

What is not the description of sonata form?

Also known as sonata-andante form

Which is the description of the variation 1?

theme played by 2nd violin, elaborate 16th notes played by 1st violin

What is not the description of Chamber Music?

Usually performed with a conductor

What is the description of Exposition?

First main section in sonata form

What is not the description of Sonata cycle?

One-movement structure that emerged in the Classical era

Which is the description of the variation 4?

theme played in first violin; first in middle register, then upper register

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1
Which is the description of the theme?
theme played by first violin, accents introduced at climactic high G
theme played by cello, delicate contrapuntal lines
theme played by viola, rich chromatic harmonies, syncopation in violins
theme played by 2nd violin, elaborate 16th notes played by first violin
2
What is the key of Emperor Quartet 2nd Movement?
B major
F major
G major
A major
3
What is not the description of Scherzo and Trio?
Also in triple meter, but generally more dramatic than the elegant menuet
Could be humorous or ironic
Mozart replaced the scherzo as the 3rd movement in the sonata cycle
Italian for "jest" or "joke"
4
What is not the description of Rocket Theme?
Using in Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525
A short melodic or rhythmic fragment used to build a melody
Rapidly ascending melody outlining an arpeggio
Often used as a dramatic opening motive in Classical-era works
5
What is the description of Coda?
Conclusion to a piece in new key
Extension from Recapitulation in dominant key
Repeat the introduction in home key
Conclusion to a piece in tonic key
6
What is not the description of Theme and Variations?
A work featuring a statement of a theme followed by a series of variations
Changes can be made to melody, harmony, rhythm, or orchestration
Using in String Quartet in C major, Op. 76 No. 3
Often used in fast movement of sonata cycle
7
Where did Mozart born?
Berlin, Germany
Bonn, Germany
Rohrau, Austria
Salzburg, Austria
8
Which one is the description of Mozart's Style and Contributions?
harmonic language balanced diatonic and chromatic elements
absorbed vocal qualities and melodic lyricism
concerto structure with double expostion
All of above
9
What is the description of Ternary Form?
Often used in Baroque arias and Classical menuet and trio movements
All of above
Section B generally creates contrast in key and/or material
Section A generally ends with a closed cadence in the tonic key
10
What is not the description of Symphony?
Usually in four movements: fast-moderate-slow-fast
At least one movement is in sonata form
Using in Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
A multi-movement orchestral work originating in the 18th century
11
When is Mozart's birth and death?
1760-1796
1758-1793
1761-1797
1756-1791
12
How is Mozart's musical career in Salzburg (1761-1781)?
2 diplomas from Accademia Filarmonica
unpaid concertmaster at father's court
3 visits to Italy, many concerts and operas
all of above
13
What is the description of Recapitulation?
First theme is restated in the dominant key
First and second themes are restated in the tonic key
Only first theme is restated in the tonic key
First and second themes are restated in the dominant key
14
What is the role of Vienna?
It is the future of Classical Era
It is the center of Classical Era
It is the past of Baroque Era
It is the center of Baroque Era
15
When did Haydn move to Vienna permanently and write oratorios, quartets, and six masses?
1795-1802
1795-1808
1795-1804
1795-1806
16
Who compose over 100 symphonies, 68 string quartets, over 40 piano sonatas and 14 operas?
Beethoven
Haydn
All of above
Mozart
17
Which statement is not related to Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525 1st movement?
DEVELOPMENT end of development emphasizes dominant to prepare listener
RECAPITULATION first theme returns exactly like introduced in exposition
DEVELOPMENT modulates from D major to C major
RECAPITULATION 2nd theme brings return to C major
18
What is the form of Emperor Quartet 2nd Movement?
Binary form
Ternary form
Rounded binary form
Rondo form
19
What is the description of Sonata-Rondo Form ABACABA?
ABA-functions as an Exposition; C-Developmental section
All of above
second ABA-functions as a Recapitulation
Combines elements of sonata form and rondo form
20
What is not the description of Rondo Form?
Classical formal structure often used in sonata cycle
ABACA or ABACABA
Section A heard three times or more in the dominant key
Section A recurs, with alternating sections creating contrast
21
What is the definition of absolute music?
Same with Programmatic Writing
With rubato and emotion
Generic titles reflecting tempos, genres, or forms
Instrumental music with extramusical associations
22
What is the description of Serenade?
For small orchestra or chamber ensemble
All of above
Often performed in aristocratic social settings and at outdoor events
Popular instrumental genre in the Classical era
23
What is not the description of Rounded Binary Form?
Using in String Quartet in C major, Op. 76 No. 3
Opening material from Section A returns after B material
Two-part form: ||: A :||: B + A1 :||
Key structure similar to binary form
24
How is Mozart's musical career in Vienna (1791)?
completed Requiem
financial situation got better
unmarked grave, inexpensive funeral
worked on Piano concerto
25
Which is the description of the variation 3?
theme played by 2nd violin, elaborate 16th notes played by 1st violin
theme played in first violin; first in middle register, then upper register
theme played by cello, delicate contrapuntal lines
theme played by viola, rich chromatic harmonies, syncopation in violins
26
What is the description of Development?
no harmonic tension
no modulation
using original key
themes from the exposition are manipulated through fragmentation & sequence
27
When is Haydn's birth and death?
1732-1809
1738-1815
1727-1804
1735-1811
28
How old did Mozart meet J.C.Bach?
6
7
9
8
29
Which works perform at Haydn's funeral?
Mozart's Requiem
Beethoven's Symphony
Haydn's Symphony
J.S.Bach's Brandenburg
30
What is not the description of Menuet and Trio?
Trio: contrasting middle section
Graceful, elegant character
Menuet: a stylized dance of French origin developed in the Baroque period
Duple meter in menuet
31
Which one is the description of Haydn's Style and Contributions?
dramatic elements such as sudden accents and dynamic changes
All of above
Father of symphony and string quartetdevelopment of sonata form
slow introductions with ambiguous tonalityexpositions monothematic
32
Which statement is not related to Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525 1st movement?
C (meter)
allegro
rondo form
G major
33
Which is the description of the variation 2?
theme played by 2nd violin, elaborate 16th notes played by 1st violin
theme played by viola, rich chromatic harmonies, syncopation in violins
theme played by 1st violin, accents introduced at climactic high G
theme played by cello, delicate contrapuntal lines
34
What is not the description of sonata form?
Including Exposition, Development and Recapitulation
Formal structure often used in first movement of sonata cycle
The way music is organized
Also known as sonata-andante form
35
Which is the description of the variation 1?
theme played by viola, rich chromatic harmonies, syncopation in violins
theme played by 2nd violin, elaborate 16th notes played by 1st violin
theme played by 1st violin, accents introduced at climactic high G
theme played by cello, delicate contrapuntal lines
36
When did Haydn employ in Eisenstadt with Esterhazy family?
1761-1775
1761-1780
1761-1785
1761-1790
37
Where did Haydn born?
Berlin, Germany
Rohrau, Austria
Salzburg, Austria
Bonn, Germany
38
How is Mozart's musical career in Vienna (1781-1791)?
good friends with Haydn
hoped to obtain official position at court of Joseph II
lived beyond his means, financial instability
all of above
39
Which statement is not related to Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525 4th movement?
Allegro
G major
sonata form
cut time
40
What is not the description of Chamber Music?
Music for small ensemble (two to ten players)
Usually performed with a conductor
Using in String Quartet in C major, Op. 76 No. 3
One player per part
41
When is The Classical Era?
1755-1830
1745-1820
1750-1825
1740-1815
42
What is the description of Exposition?
There are 3 contrasting theme
Second theme is in tonic or relative major
First main section in sonata form
First theme is in dominant
43
What is not the description of Viennese School?
Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven were all in this group of music
None of above
It wasn't an actual school, but refers to a style of group (music)
Famous school in Vienna
44
Which statement is not related to Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525 3rd movement?
3/4
C Major
Ternary form
Allegretto
45
What is not the description of Sonata cycle?
Demonstrated in the symphony, sonata, string quartet, and concerto
Using in Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
Multi-movement structure that emerged in the Classical era
One-movement structure that emerged in the Classical era
46
Which is the description of the variation 4?
theme played by cello, delicate contrapuntal lines
theme played by viola, rich chromatic harmonies, syncopation in violins
theme played in first violin; first in middle register, then upper register
theme played by 2nd violin, elaborate 16th notes played by 1st violin
47
When is Haydn's first full time position as Kappelmeister to Count Ferdiand von Morzin?
1759-1761
1761-1763
1754-1758
1757-1760
48
Which statement is not related to Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525 2nd movement?
Allegro
Rondo form
C Major
Cut time
49
Who compose over 40 symphonies, 27 piano concertos, 5 violin concertos, 23 string quartets, piano sonatas...etc?
Mozart
Beethoven
Haydn
All of above
50
Who compose 9 symphonies, 5 piano concertos, 18 string quartets, 32 piano sonatas...etc?
Beethoven
Mozart
All of above
Haydn
51
Where did Beethoven born?
Rohrau, Austria
Berlin, Germany
Salzburg, Austria
Bonn, Germany
52
What is not the description of String Quartet?
Most important chamber-music genre of the Classical era
Second movement usually in sonata form
Performing forces: violin I, violin II, viola, and cello
Usually in four movements: fast-slow-moderately fast-fast
53
What is not Classicism?
None of above
Refers to the cultures of ancient Rome and Greece (art and architecture)
Focused on elegant
Focused on romance
54
Which statement is not related to Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525?
serenade for strings
composed in 1787
A Little Night Music
single string quartet with double bass
55
When is Beethoven's birth and death?
1770-1827
1775-1832
1765-1818
1780-1837
56
When did Haydn briefly teach Beethoven in Vienna?
1790-1793
1790-1796
1790-1795
1790-1794
57
Which statement is not related to Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525 3rd movement?
MENUET (SECTION A) bring back to G major
MENUET rounded binary; phrases 4 measure longs
MENUET forte dynamic, robust character; rhythmic accentuation
TRIO D major; sotto voce, lyrical character, legato lines
58
Which statement is not related to Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525 1st movement?
EXPOSITION: CODETTA briefly play in unison, authentic cadence in D major
EXPOSITION: FIRST THEME in unison, outlines tonic, dominant 7th chords
EXPOSITION: SECOND THEME GROUP contrasts with first theme
EXPOSITION: BRIDGE modulates to new key: E major
59
Which statement is not related to Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525 2nd movement?
SECTION C C major; imitative dialogue in outer parts; repeated 16th notes
CODA grows out of Section B material; brings movement to gentle close
SECTION A lyrical, understated, simple, and elegant; tonic pedal
SECTION B new melody introducedrhythmically activeembellished melodic line
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Which one is the description of Mozart's Style and Contributions?
All of above
all Classical genres explored, advanced, developed
symmetrical phrase structures
Viennese Classical ideals: elegance, balance, poise, refinement

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