MCQ Questions
Q.1.
Mozart's liberttist for Don Giovanni was:
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    an ostinato
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    all of the above
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    the second theme
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    Lorenzo da Ponte
Q.2.
the second movement of Beethoven's Piano sonata in C-sharp minor, Op.27,No.2 is:
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    a gentle scherzo and trio form
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    minuet and trio form
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    a double exposition
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    all of the above
Q.3.
music for a small ensemble of two to about ten players with one player to a part is called:
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    opera seria
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    overture
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    chamber music
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    the orchestra
Q.4.
the melody for the slow movement of Haydn's String Quartet, Op 76 No.3 became the national anthem for:
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    The slow movement is based on a hymn written for the emperor Franz Joseph
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    Germany
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    A-B-A'
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    Bach
Q.5.
the psychological climax of sonata-allegro form appears when the tonic returns at the:
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    recapitulation
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    the piano
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    a double exposition
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    all of the above
Q.6.
Beethoven belonged to a generation or artists who were influenced by the full impact of:
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    A-B-A'
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    the poet Rellstab shortly after the composer's death
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    The French Revolution
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    Bach
Q.7.
which composer rebelled against the patronage system and struggled to achieve financial independence?
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    haydn
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    ritornello
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    mannheim
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    mozart
Q.8.
which of the following best describes absolute music?
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    a three-note motive
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    the Ninth Symphony
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    music without a story or text
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    sonata-allegro
Q.9.
how many piano sonatas did Beethoven compose?
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    ternary
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    32
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    Lorenzo da Ponte
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    three
Q.10.
the first movement of a classical concerto features sonata-allegro form with:
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    sonata-allegro form
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    a double exposition
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    all of the above
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    the symphony
Q.11.
In sonata-allegro form, a modulatory section that leads from one theme to the next is called:
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    motives
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    a bridge
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    A-B-A
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    a three-note motive
Q.12.
how many movements are typical of pre-classical symphonies?
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    the piano
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    four
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    ternary
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    three
Q.13.
Which of the following descriptions characterizes the story of Don Giovanni?
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    it has a marcj-like character
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    literally repeating a melody at the same pitch level
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    It mixes elements of opera seria and opera buffa
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    lyrical, songful melodies
Q.14.
the final section of a sonata-allegro movement, which rounds it off with a vigorous closing cadence, is:
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    the symphony
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    the coda
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    overture
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    rocket themes
Q.15.
in the classical orchestra, which group of instruments serves as the ensemble's nucleus?
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    overture
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    ritornello
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    ternary
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    strings
Q.16.
the first movement of a symphony is usually in:
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    Symphony no.9
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    sonata-allegro form
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    opera overture
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    sonata-allegro
Q.17.
theme and variation form often utilizes which of the following compositional techniques?
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    the second theme
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    the coda
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    all of the above
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    theme and variations
Q.18.
How did Haydn's military symphony earn its nickname?
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    It mixes elements of opera seria and opera buffa
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    it uses percussion instruments associated with Turkish military music
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    to modulate to a new key
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    ternary
Q.19.
the early classical symphony is characterized by quickly ascending themes with a strong rythmic drive.These are known as:
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    rocket themes
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    a double exposition
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    the coda
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    sonata-allegro
Q.20.
The form of the first movement of Beethoven's Piano sonata in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No.2:
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    a double exposition
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    is a modified song form
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    filled with restless emotion
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    books in which he worked out his musical ideas
Q.21.
How many movements does Beethoven's Symphony no. 5 have?
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    the symphony
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    form
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    haydn
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    four
Q.22.
Beethoven gave his Piano sonata on C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, the designation:
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    is a modified song form
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    theme and variations
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    the second theme
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    quasi una fantasia
Q.23.
Repeating a motive at a higher or lower pitch level is called:
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    Metastasio
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    a sequence
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    two key areas
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    a requiem
Q.24.
which of the following was NOT a favored sonata instrumentation in the late eighteenth century?
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    piano and trumpet
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    opera seria
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    overture
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    ritornello
Q.25.
in sonata-allegro form, the section that features the most tension and drama through modulation and motivic interplay is called:
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    rocket themes
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    the development
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    chamber music
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    the cadenza
Q.26.
In the classical multimovement cycle, which movement is most commonly in a contrasting key from the other three?
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    minuet and trio form
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    overture
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    second
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    the second theme
Q.27.
the nickname, "father of the symphony" as earned by:
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    three
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    ternary
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    A-B-A
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    Haydn
Q.28.
how does a scherzo differ from a minuet?
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    Schiller
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    a serenade
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    a scerzo is faster and sometimes humorous, while a minuet is slower and serious.
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    a musical idea that is used as a building block
Q.29.
mozart died while writing his:
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    Lorenzo da Ponte
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    requiem mass
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    a requiem
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    Symphony no.9
Q.30.
A short, repeated musical pattern is called:
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    the orchestra
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    an ostinato
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    all of the above
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    the piano
Q.31.
A theme may be fragmented by dividing it into smaller units called:
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    mozart
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    the piano
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    strings
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    motives
Q.32.
the most popular solo instrument in the classical concerto was:
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    the piano
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    The Marriage of Figaro
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    the coda
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    tragic
Q.33.
in sonata-allegro form, contrasting key is established by the statement of:
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    the second theme
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    all of the above
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    two key areas
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    the symphony
Q.34.
In absolute music, the lack of a prescribed story or text to hold the music together makes the element of ___ especially important.
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    form
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    strings
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    second
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    four
Q.35.
The tone of the Catalog aria, from Do Giovanni, is:
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    three
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    Haydn
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    tragic
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    ternary
Q.36.
How did comic opera differ from opera seria?
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    the Ninth Symphony
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    sonata-allegro form
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    all of the above
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    Symphony no.9
Q.37.
how many symphonies did Beethoven write?
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    three
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    tragic
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    9
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    turkey
Q.38.
the dreamy first movement of the Moonlight sonata features:
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    theme and variations
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    all of the above
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    a double exposition
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    the Ninth Symphony
Q.39.
janissary bands are associated with:
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    three
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    turkey
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    Schiller
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    tragic
Q.40.
the Italian words da capo are commonly found in ___ form.
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    ternary
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    Metastasio
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    the piano
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    three
Q.41.
of the following, which characterizes Maria Theresa von Paradis?
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    a middle-class appeal
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    the Ninth Symphony
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    the second theme
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    all of the above
Q.42.
which composer is noted for his monothematic sonata-allegro form?
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    haydn
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    mozart
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    Liszt
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    London
Q.43.
the third movement of a classical symphony is most frequently in:
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    the recapitulation
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    minuet and trio form
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    Metastasio
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    piano and trumpet
Q.44.
a piano trio consists of:
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    minuet and trio form
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    a middle-class appeal
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    a three-note motive
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    piano, violin, and cello
Q.45.
which of the following best describes the opening of the first movement of Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusick?
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    It mixes elements of opera seria and opera buffa
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    a middle-class appeal
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    music without a story or text
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    it has a marcj-like character
Q.46.
who was Haydn's principal patron?
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    the symphony
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    Symphony no.9
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    Prince Esterhazy
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    two key areas
Q.47.
beethoven supported himself through:
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    giving public concerts
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    2 violins, viola, and cello
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    minuet and trio form
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    all of the above
Q.48.
What is unusual about Beethoven's Symphony No. 5?
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    a scerzo is faster and sometimes humorous, while a minuet is slower and serious.
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    literally repeating a melody at the same pitch level
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    there is no break between the third and fourth movements
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    theme and variations
Q.49.
Of the following, which is characteristic of a jazz performance?
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    improvisations on pre-established harmonic patters
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    music without a story or text
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    It mixes elements of opera seria and opera buffa
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    to modulate to a new key
Q.50.
which of the following was NOT a new opera type that sought to reflect simplicity and real human emotions?
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    opera seria
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    theme and variations
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    literally repeating a melody at the same pitch level
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    sonata-allegro
Q.51.
Beethoven's sketchbooks were:
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    german for "a little night music"
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    the poet Rellstab shortly after the composer's death
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    books in which he worked out his musical ideas
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    music without a story or text
Q.52.
the classical symphony had its roots in the:
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    two key areas
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    all of the above
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    opera overture
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    overture
Q.53.
of the following, who is NOT a major composer of string quartets?
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    A-B-A'
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    Germany
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    haydn
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    Bach
Q.54.
Which movement is the most highly organized and most characteristic of the multimovement cycle?
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    theme and variations
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    is a modified song form
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    cyclical form
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    first
Q.55.
Beethoven's famous Moonlight sonata has __ movements:
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    three
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    A-B-A
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    turkey
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    30-40
Q.56.
in minuet and trio form, the trio section:
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    the orchestra
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    all of the above
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    sonata-allegro form
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    the Ninth Symphony
Q.57.
in his third compositional period, beethoven:
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    Bach
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    used more chromatic harmonies
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    to modulate to a new key
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    music without a story or text
Q.58.
Eine Klleine Nachtmusik is:
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    2 violins, viola, and cello
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    it has an elegant, restrained melody
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    german for "a little night music"
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    music without a story or text
Q.59.
Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik is an example of:
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    a requiem
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    all of the above
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    a serenade
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    an ostinato
Q.60.
which of the following is NOT a typical form for the second movement of a classical symphony?
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    opera seria
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    it has a marcj-like character
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    a middle-class appeal
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    ritornello
Q.61.
The overture of Don Giovanni is in what form?
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    recapitulation
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    two key areas
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    sonata-allegro form
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    sonata-allegro
Q.62.
a musical setting of the Mass for the Dead is called:
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    two key areas
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    a sequence
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    a requiem
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    opera overture
Q.63.
beethoven's career is often divided into ___ periods.
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    A-B-A
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    Haydn
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    three
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    ternary
Q.64.
What is the form of the second movement of Beethoven's Symphony no.5?
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    a three-note motive
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    opera seria
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    there is no break between the third and fourth movements
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    theme and variations
Q.65.
the rigid conventions of opera seria were shaped largly by:
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    all of the above
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    minuet and trio form
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    Metastasio
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    the symphony
Q.66.
The text of the Ode to Joy is by:
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    opera overture
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    Schiller
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    the symphony
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    ternary
Q.67.
Haydn's Sting Quartet, Op. 76, No.3 was given the nickname, "Emperor" because:
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    The slow movement is based on a hymn written for the emperor Franz Joseph
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    is a modified song form
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    used more chromatic harmonies
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    A-B-A'
Q.68.
Which composer was born in Vienna and bridged the Classical and Romantic eras?
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    A-B-A'
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    Schubert
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    Prince Esterhazy
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    The slow movement is based on a hymn written for the emperor Franz Joseph
Q.69.
the most important instrumental genre of the classical period is:
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    the symphony
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    theme and variations
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    The Marriage of Figaro
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    Metastasio
Q.70.
In Musical compositions, a theme is.
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    a musical idea that is used as a building block
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    literally repeating a melody at the same pitch level
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    music without a story or text
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    a scerzo is faster and sometimes humorous, while a minuet is slower and serious.
Q.71.
Which work by Beethoven is called the Choral Symphony?
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    the Ninth Symphony
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    a three-note motive
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    a middle-class appeal
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    all of the above