Fugues vs. Theme & Variations

Question 1

Composer most famous for writing fugues

Accepted Answer

J. S. Bach

Question 2

The initial section of a fugue where each voice presents the subject (or it's answer)

Accepted Answer

Exposition

Question 3

Bach's full name

Accepted Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 4

Multiple melodic lines can be followed independently but together form harmony

Accepted Answer

Counterpoint

Question 5

While the answer is being played, the upper voice continues with new melodic material

Accepted Answer

Countersubject

Question 6

Country J.S. Bach was from.

Accepted Answer

Germany

Question 7

Consists of the same material, but is slightly or substantially varied from its original form

Accepted Answer

Theme & Variations

Question 8

One who is an expert/genius/master of their instrument

Accepted Answer

Virtuoso

Question 9

Era where Fugue gained popularity, and the era in which J.S. Bach lived

Accepted Answer

Baroque

Question 10

Possibly the most famous Theme and Variations piece

Accepted Answer

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Question 11

The main melody/theme of a fugue

Accepted Answer

Subject

Question 12

How did Bach compose many of his fugues?

Accepted Answer

Improvised and then wrote them down from memory later on

Question 13

The subject is repeated at a lower pitch level

Accepted Answer

Answer

Question 14

Bach's instrument of choice

Accepted Answer

Organ

Question 15

The melody is passed around from voice to voice, overlapping with other melodies simultaneously

Accepted Answer

Fugue

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