RCM MH10 All About Haydn

Question 1

No. 14, "The Heavens are telling the Glory of God" -final chorus expands once more on opening melody in what texture(s)?

Accepted Answer

alternating homorhythmic and imitative textures

Question 2

The development (2nd secton) of "London" symphony begins in what key?

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b minor

Question 3

The term 'oratorio' is best defined as:

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large scale work 4 soloists, chorus, orchestra; biblical theme; opera works

Question 4

The Symphony developed from the:

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three section Italian overture

Question 5

Originally Sonata cycle was only three movements. How was the four movement sonata cycle established?

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The Mannheim composers added the Minuet and trio

Question 6

What type of form is ABACA or ABACABA?

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Rondo form

Question 7

"Sturm und Drang" is a literary movement that from the Classical era that translated musically to:

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passionate outbursts; emphasis on minor keys

Question 8

Composers of the Viennese School favoured what kind of music?

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Absolute Music

Question 9

The characteristic features of the oratorio include an orchestral overture as an introduction and what other things?

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recitatives, arias, choruses; based on biblical texts; no scenery/costumes

Question 10

Identify two stylistic features associated with Haydn:

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monothematic exposition; homophonic texture; slow introductions

Question 11

No. 14 "The Heavens are telling the Glory of God" begins in the key of

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C major

Question 12

What is the title Haydn's symphony for this course?

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Symphony No. 104 in D major "London"

Question 13

How does the introduction of the "London" symphony begin?

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d minor; unison full orchestra with ascending P4 and then a descending P5

Question 14

The performing forces of 'The Creation' include:

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soprano, tenor, bass soloists; SATB Chorus, orchestra; basso continuo

Question 15

No. 14: "The Heavens are telling the Glory of God" alternates between the chorus and then the trio of archangels.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

An example of word painting in "The Heavens are telling the Glory of God" is

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on the word "night" with a shift to c minor, "In all the lands" is repeated expansively to suggest earth's broad domain.

Question 17

The opening of the chorus "The Heavens are telling the Glory of God" is homorhythmic setting accompanied by orchestra.

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True

Question 18

The term for the style that adheres to principles of symmetry, balance, and proportion with an emphasis on excellence

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Classicism

Question 19

In Haydn's "London" symphony, in the exposition what is the character of the first theme?

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elegant, diatonic melody; folk-like quality; symmetrical phrases

Question 20

Some examples of oratorios by Haydn are

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"The Creation" and "The Seasons"

Question 21

The recitative secco "And God said: Let there be light" is sung by Uriel describing the fourth day of Creation.

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True

Question 22

What are the dates of the Classical era?

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1750-1825

Question 23

What are the dates for Haydn?

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1732-1809

Question 24

The second main section of sonata is known as the :

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Development

Question 25

The term for the type of exposition in which the second theme is a transposed version of the first theme.

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Monothematic

Question 26

The words "In spendor bright" is set as a short rocket theme played by cellos and basses with bold orchestral chords.

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True

Question 27

The Mannheim orchestra developed the orchestral crescendo and what other things?

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rocket theme; grand pause; full orchestral stops

Question 28

No. 13 "In splendor bright" is Uriel's recitative accompagnato and opens with the rising sun depicted by:

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introduction with an ascending D+ scale and orchestral crescendo

Question 29

The composers of the Mannheim School shaped the style of the Classical era.

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True

Question 30

The Viennese School refers to the style forged by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven and their contemporaries.

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True

Question 31

"The Creation" is an oratorio about the last days of Christ on earth.

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False

Question 32

Know as the Father of the symphony, Haydn's style is influenced by folk music; often using a monothematic exposition.

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True

Question 33

What musical form is NOT associated with the Classical era?

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Ritornello form

Question 34

Haydn composed many symphonies. What are some of the nicknames for his symphonies?

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"Farewell", "Surprise", "Military", and "London"

Question 35

The main musical characteristics of the Classical era are:

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homophonic texture; symmetrical phrase structure; proportion, balance

Question 36

Historians refer to the late 18th century as the Age of Enlightenment.

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True

Question 37

The words "with softer beams" is presented in G major and the cellos and basses play a gentle ascending melody to depict

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the quiet ascent of the moon

Question 38

The symphony is a multi movement orchestral work. What are a few other characteristics?

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consisted of 4 families; generally had four contrasting movements

Question 39

The main key of Haydn's "London" Symphony is D major.

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True

Question 40

What was the primary form for instrumental music in the Classical era?

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sonata form

Question 41

In the "London" symphony, the bridge modulates to what key?

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A major

Question 42

The term for a formal structure often used in the 1st movement of a sonata cycle consisting of 3 sections is:

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sonata form

Question 43

At the invitation of this concert promoter, Haydn made two visits to London.

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Johann Peter Salomon

Question 44

The newly emerging styles of music in the Classical era were:

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Symphony and String Quartet

RCM MH10 All About Haydn

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RCM MH10 All About Haydn

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