In sonata form what happens in the development?

Themes are manipulated and extended

instrumental music NOT associated with non musical things

Dynamics in the Classical period

included sudden and gradual changes and marked in the score.

The subject matter of Classical art, music, and literature was

real-life characters and situations

Which is NOT a reason that Beethoven is important in music history?

Wrote like Mozart and Haydn his entire career.

What is the Romantic concept of 'artistic genius'?

An inspired soul who suffered to bring art to humanity

What are the main elements of the exposition in sonata form, in order?

1st theme, bridge, 2nd theme, cadence theme

Which is NOT true of Mozart?

He composed the oratorio Messiah

Texture in the Classical period was primarily

homophonic with polyphony used for tension

Beethoven's composing methods do not include:

writing quickly for his patrons

In sonata form what happens in the recapitulation?

Themes and other elements are repeated in the same order

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1
In sonata form, what happens in the exposition?
Themes are stylized
Themes are recapitulated
Themes are introduced
Themes are manipulated and developed
2
In sonata form what happens in the development?
Themes are recapitulated
Themes are introduced
Themes are manipulated and extended
Themes are bridged
3
Which musical element is NOT common in classical music?
Structure with clear sections
Homophonic textures
Contrasting melodies
Basso continuo
4
Absolute music is
instrumental music NOT associated with non musical things
Instrumental and vocal music for entertainment
instrumental music associated with non musical things
Short vocal pieces that tell a story
5
Who composed this piece?
Beethoven
Mozart
6
The 1st mvmt of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 is dominated by a repeated:
Episode
Development
Violin solo
Motive
7
Mozart's Symphony No. 40 is considered...
Program Music
Absolute Music
8
"Moonlight" Sonata by Beethoven is written for what instrument?
Violin
Harpsichord
Piano
Cello
9
The major genre developed by Classical composers is the
String Quartet
Opera
Symphony
Oratorio
10
Dynamics in the Classical period
were sudden and not marked in the score.
were not a part of classical music at all
mostly stayed the same throughout an entire piece.
included sudden and gradual changes and marked in the score.
11
Beethoven's three style periods in order:
Classical, Heroic, Abstract
Classical, Innovative, Romantic
Classical, Abstract, Romantic
Heroic, Classical, Romantic
12
Music is in constant motion without stops and starts
Baroque
Classical
13
The subject matter of Classical art, music, and literature was
real-life characters and situations
Greek tragedy
ancient heroes and mythology
only religious in nature
14
Who composed this piece?
Beethoven
Mozart
15
Which is NOT a reason that Beethoven is important in music history?
World-wide appeal of his music
Enriched orchestration for expressive purposes a
Wrote like Mozart and Haydn his entire career.
He influenced musicians of the time as well as Romantic composers
16
The act of arranging for the instruments of the orchestra is called:
orchestration
modulation
transition
exposition
17
What is the Romantic concept of 'artistic genius'?
A socialite catering to the desires of the rich
An artisan under the court's authority
An artisan under the church's authority
An inspired soul who suffered to bring art to humanity
18
The purpose of art and music in the Classical period was to
to make a political statement
impress with intellectual complexity
to make the kingdom look good
to entertain
19
All are historic parallels in the Classical period EXCEPT
New philosophies of government
Concern for social justice
Absolute monarchy
Age of Revolution and Age of Reason
20
What are the main elements of the exposition in sonata form, in order?
1st theme, bridge, 2nd theme, ritornello
1st theme, bridge, 2nd theme, cadence theme
1st theme, bridge, 2nd theme, retransition
1st theme, bridge, ritornello, cadence theme
21
Which is NOT true of Mozart?
He was a child prodigy; toured until age 15
He died young at age 36
He composed the oratorio Messiah
He was a poor money manager
22
From what condition did Beethoven suffer?
Bipolar disorder
Blindness
Deafness
alchoholism
23
Texture in the Classical period was primarily
polyphonic and monophonic
homophonic with polyphony used for tension
monophonic
polyphonic
24
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of classical music?
simple tunes with pleasing variety
Strong use of major-minor tonality
Constant polyphony
Balance and symmetry
25
Beethoven's composing methods do not include:
writing quickly for his patrons
taking only the commissions he wanted
editing and revising
Sketching out a plan
26
Which movement is moderate or fast in sonata form?
III
IV
II
I
27
An optional closing section of a symphony movement is a(an)
Climax
Episode
Ritornello
Coda
28
Beethoven wrote music in which two styles?
Romantic and Baroque
Baroque and Classical
Medieval and Classical
Classical and Romantic
29
The classical melody was
intellectual and difficult to sing
pleasing and simple to sing
30
In sonata form what happens in the recapitulation?
Themes and other elements are repeated in the same order
Themes are manipulated and extended
Themes are introduced
Themes are stylized

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