The Symphony, Beethoven and Mahler

Which of the following tempo markings does NOT indicate a slow tempo?

This composer, often the "Father of the Symphony," wrote 104 symphonies and established the four-movement structure.

This symphony, often considered the best known of all symphonies.

The four note motive of the first movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 can be heard in other movements as well

The family that was Haydn's primary Patron of Haydn.

A large-scale musical composition typically for orchestra, usually in four movements.

The standard vocal ranges for male voices are tenor, baritone, and mezzo-soprano.

The degree of loudness or softness, or volume, at which music is played is called

This work by Beethoven is commonly referred to as the Choral Symphony.

What was Beethoven describing when he said this is “Fate knocking at the door”?

This person was the first to compose only 9 Symphonies.

Beethoven wrote his first two symphonies in a style similar to that of Haydn and Mozart.

This is the typical number of movements in pre-Classical symphonies.

Mahler composed Symphony No. 9 during a period of good health and personal happiness.

Many notes set to one syllable of text are called melismatic.

How many movements does Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 have?

The common language spoken by the people is called

This movement of the symphony is usually a dance form.

Which marking is appropriate for a slow tempo?

The term accelerando indicates that the tempo is

The opposite of secular music is

This person composed over 40 symphonies.

This famous work by Haydn, Symphony No. 104, also known by this title, reflecting its place among his final symphonies.

The Classical symphony had its roots in this musical form.

This is the number of symphonies composed by Haydn.

Which of the following tempo markings is the fastest?

This symphony by Beethoven is renowned for its use of a four-note motif that is developed throughout the entire work.

Beethoven abandoned Classical principles in composing his symphonies.

How did Beethoven describe the opening motive of his Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67?

Beethoven wrote his first two symphonies in a style that closely resembles that of these two earlier classical composers

With which symphony did Beethoven begin to expand the possibilities of the genre?

Symphony No. 9 is often considered Mahler's contemplation of this theme.

This is the main theme often explored in Gustav Mahler's works.

Which is usually the slow movement of the multimovement cycle?

Beethoven originally dedicated his Symphony No. 3 to Napoleon.

The “Ode to Joy” is the finale of Beethoven’s

Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 is known for its distinctive four-note motif and has this number of movements.

This group of instruments was the nucleus of the Classical orchestra.

Composed in 1909 and 1910, this symphony is Mahler's final complete work.

In which musical period did Gustav Mahler compose most of his works?