(Q009) Which describes the origins of the symphony?

The symphony had its roots in the Italian opera overture.

(Q008) Typical forms for the second movement of a symphony included

both ternary form and theme and variations.

(Q025) Why is Haydn’s Symphony No. 100 nicknamed "Military"?

Haydn’s use of percussion instruments associated w/ Turkish military music

(Q020) Which is NOT a trait associated with Haydn’s symphonies?

traditional, unimaginative modulations

(Q005) Which of the following statements regarding symphonies is NOT true?

Symphonies were a popular genre during the Baroque era.

(Q022) Haydn’s use of percussion in Symphony No. 100 reflects the influence of

Janissary bands that performed in Vienna.

(Q016) In the Classical orchestra, the woodwinds

assisted and often doubled the strings.

(Q024) ___________ create(s) the "military" sound in Haydn’s Symphony No. 100.

Triangle, cymbals, bass drum, and bell tree

(Q023) What is a Janissary band?

A Turkish band that Haydn would have heard in Vienna.

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1
(Q009) Which describes the origins of the symphony?
The symphony had its roots in the Italian opera overture.
The early symphony had its roots in sacred works of Josquin des Prez.
Early symphonies were an outgrowth of the Baroque suite.
The earliest symphonies were a re-creation of ancient Greek dramas by the F
2
(Q017) Haydn’s masterworks in the symphonic genre are his last set of twelve, known as the
London Symphonies.
Viennese Twelve.
Paris Symphonies.
Great Twelve.
3
(Q008) Typical forms for the second movement of a symphony included
modified sonata-allegro.
ternary form (A-B-A).
both ternary form and theme and variations.
theme and variations.
4
(Q015) In the Classical orchestra, which instrument was responsible for giving rhythmic energy?
violin
timpani
tuba
cello
5
(Q025) Why is Haydn’s Symphony No. 100 nicknamed "Military"?
Haydn’s use of percussion instruments associated w/ Turkish military music
The piece was written to celebrate the Duke of Wellington’s victory
Haydn’s inclusion of cannon fire, chimes, and a brass fanfare.
The use of drums and bugles meant to sound like the British Grenadiers’
6
(Q012) The Classical era orchestra was typically composed of
thirty to forty players.
seventy to eighty players.
fifty to seventy-five.
ten to twenty players.
7
(Q020) Which is NOT a trait associated with Haydn’s symphonies?
expressive effects
traditional, unimaginative modulations
sudden dynamic shifts
syncopation effects
8
(Q011) Early symphonies were in three movements that followed the tempo scheme
fast-slow-fast.
fast-slow-slow.
slow-fast-fast.
slow-fast-slow.
9
(Q018) Who is referred to as the "father of the symphony"?
Mozart
Haydn
Schubert
Beethoven
10
(Q005) Which of the following statements regarding symphonies is NOT true?
Symphonies began as three movement works mirroring the fast-slow-fast secti
Symphonies were a popular genre during the Baroque era.
Composers later added a dance movement to the symphony, an elegant minuet.
It was during the Classical era that composers began writing symphonies.
11
(Q010) Composers from ______ added a number of innovations to the symphony.
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
12
(Q014) A symphony
is a multimovement work.
is a work written for an orchestra.
was a new genre of the Classical era.
All possible answers.
13
(Q021) Which movement was a later addition to the Classical symphony?
a dancelike minuet movement
a slow, lyrical second movement
a fast and lively closing movement
a serious and dramatic opening movement
14
(Q004) The use of drawn-out crescendos, gathering force as they build to a climax, is called
the symphonic effect.
the steamroller effect.
the long buildup.
a "rocket theme."
15
(Q022) Haydn’s use of percussion in Symphony No. 100 reflects the influence of
instruments available at the Eszterháza palace.
Janissary bands that performed in Vienna.
military parades Haydn witnessed during his trips to London.
the display of military power during the drills at the Eszterháza palace.
16
(Q016) In the Classical orchestra, the woodwinds
assisted and often doubled the strings.
were the heart of the orchestra.
provided rhythmic vitality.
sustained harmonies and added volume.
17
(Q006) Classical composers established the orchestra as we know it today.
True
False
18
(Q019) Joseph Haydn wrote ______ symphonies in his lifetime.
9
over 100
68
41
19
(Q024) ___________ create(s) the "military" sound in Haydn’s Symphony No. 100.
Drums set in each corner of the stage
Cannon fire in the last movement
Triangle, cymbals, bass drum, and bell tree
A brass fanfare with chimes
20
(Q023) What is a Janissary band?
A Turkish band that Haydn would have heard in Vienna.
Another name for an English consort.
A band of musicians that performed at the coffeehouses in Leipzig.
A small chamber group.Gave private concerts to the Esterházy prince
21
(Q003) The use of a quick theme rising from the low to the high register came to be known as
a "rocket theme."
a launch theme.
the rollercoaster.
the "steamroller" effect.
22
(Q001) From which older genre did the symphony develop?
the Italian oratorio
the English oratorio
the Italian opera overture
the French opera overture
23
(Q013) The heart of the Classical orchestra was the ______ section.
percussion
string
woodwind
brass
24
(Q002) Which of the following is a contribution to the symphony made by the German school?
the use of a "steamroller" crescendo
All possible answers.
the addition of a minuet movement
the use of a "rocket theme"
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(Q007) In a Classical symphony, which of the four movements is typically the slow movement?
second
third
first
fourth

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