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In Musical compositions, a theme is.

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a musical idea that is used as a building block

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Which of the following is NOT a type of thematic development?

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literally repeating a melody at the same pitch level

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A theme may be fragmented by dividing it into smaller units called:

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motives

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Repeating a motive at a higher or lower pitch level is called:

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a sequence

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A short, repeated musical pattern is called:

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an ostinato

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Of the following, which is characteristic of a jazz performance?

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improvisations on pre-established harmonic patters

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which of the following best describes absolute music?

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music without a story or text

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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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Which of the following genres does NOT usually follow the general structure of a multimovement cycle?

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overture

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Which movement is the most highly organized and most characteristic of the multimovement cycle?

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first

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We can best regard sonata-allegro form as a drama between:

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two key areas

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The three main sections of sonata-allegro form are the exposition, the development, and:

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the recapitulation

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In sonata-allegro form, a modulatory section that leads from one theme to the next is called:

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a bridge

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what is the function of the bridge in sonata-allegro form?

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to modulate to a new key

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in sonata-allegro form, contrasting key is established by the statement of:

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the second theme

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in sonata-allegro form, the section that features the most tension and drama through modulation and motivic interplay is called:

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the development

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the psychological climax of sonata-allegro form appears when the tonic returns at the:

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recapitulation

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the final section of a sonata-allegro movement, which rounds it off with a vigorous closing cadence, is:

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the coda

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which of the following is a common characteristic of the second movement of a multimovement cycle?

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lyrical, songful melodies

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theme and variation form often utilizes which of the following compositional techniques?

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all of the above

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in the classical multimovement cycle, the third movement is usually in:

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minuet and trio form

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the overall form of a minuet and trio is best described as:

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A-B-A

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The form of the slow movement of Haydn's String Quartet, Op. 76 No.3 is:

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theme and variations

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the melody for the slow movement of Haydn's String Quartet, Op 76 No.3 became the national anthem for:

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Germany

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Haydn served as a choirboy in:

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vienna

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who was Haydn's principal patron?

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Prince Esterhazy

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Haydn enjoyed phenomenal musical success with two trips to which country?

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Engalnd

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Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik is an example of:

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a serenade

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Eine Klleine Nachtmusik is:

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german for "a little night music"

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which of the following best describes the form of the first movement of Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik?

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sonata-allegro

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which of the following best describes the opening of the first movement of Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusick?

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it has a marcj-like character

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which of the following best describes the romanza from Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik?

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it has an elegant, restrained melody

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mozart is remembered today as:

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the most gifted child prodigy in the history of music

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which composer rebelled against the patronage system and struggled to achieve financial independence?

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mozart

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mozart died while writing his:

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requiem mass

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the most important instrumental genre of the classical period is:

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the symphony

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the classical symphony had its roots in the:

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opera overture

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how many movements are typical of pre-classical symphonies?

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three

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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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quick crescendos and the four-movement cycle in symphonies were developed in:

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mannheim

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in the classical orchestra, which group of instruments serves as the ensemble's nucleus?

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strings

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the number of players in the classical orchestra was typically:

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30-40

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the first movement of a symphony is usually in:

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sonata-allegro form

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which composer is noted for his monothematic sonata-allegro form?

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haydn

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which of the following is NOT a typical form for the second movement of a classical symphony?

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ritornello

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the third movement of a classical symphony is most frequently in:

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minuet and trio form

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the nickname, "father of the symphony" as earned by:

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Haydn

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Haydn's military symphony was composed for his visit to which city?

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London

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How did Haydn's military symphony earn its nickname?

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it uses percussion instruments associated with Turkish military music

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what is the form of the second movement of Hadn's Military symphony?

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A-B-A'

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janissary bands are associated with:

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turkey

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beethoven supported himself through:

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giving public concerts

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beethoven's career is often divided into ___ periods.

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three

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in his third compositional period, beethoven:

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used more chromatic harmonies

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how many symphonies did Beethoven write?

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9

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Which work by Beethoven is called the Choral Symphony?

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the Ninth Symphony

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The Ode to Joy is the finale to Beethoven's:

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Symphony no.9

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The text of the Ode to Joy is by:

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Schiller

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How many movements does Beethoven's Symphony no. 5 have?

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four

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What is unusual about Beethoven's Symphony No. 5?

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there is no break between the third and fourth movements

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which of the following best describes the opening idea of Beethoven's Symphony No.5?

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a three-note motive

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What is the form of the second movement of Beethoven's Symphony no.5?

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theme and variations

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Using material from an earlier movement in a symphony is called:

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cyclical form

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How many movements are in a classical concerto?

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three

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a typical feature of a concerto is a free solo passage without orchestral accompaniment called:

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the cadenza

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the most popular solo instrument in the classical concerto was:

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the piano

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the first movement of a classical concerto features sonata-allegro form with:

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a double exposition

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a typical first movement of a classical concerto begins with:

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the orchestra

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what is the form of the last movement of Mozart's piano concerto in G major, . 453?

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theme and variations

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of the following, which characterizes Maria Theresa von Paradis?

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all of the above

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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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how many piano sonatas did Beethoven compose?

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32

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Beethoven's piano sonata in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, was subtitled Moonlight by:

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the poet Rellstab shortly after the composer's death

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Beethoven gave his Piano sonata on C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, the designation:

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quasi una fantasia

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Beethoven's famous Moonlight sonata has __ movements:

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three

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The form of the first movement of Beethoven's Piano sonata in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No.2:

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is a modified song form

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the dreamy first movement of the Moonlight sonata features:

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all of the above

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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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The third movement of Beethoven's Piano Sonata in C-sharp minor, Op.27, no.2 is:

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filled with restless emotion

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a musical setting of the Mass for the Dead is called:

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a requiem

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of opera seria?

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a middle-class appeal

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the rigid conventions of opera seria were shaped largly by:

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Metastasio

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How did comic opera differ from opera seria?

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all of the above

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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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What Mozart opera is based on controversial play by Beaumarchais?

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The Marriage of Figaro

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Mozart's liberttist for Don Giovanni was:

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Lorenzo da Ponte

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Which of the following descriptions characterizes the story of Don Giovanni?

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It mixes elements of opera seria and opera buffa

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in minuet and trio form, the trio section:

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all of the above

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the Italian words da capo are commonly found in ___ form.

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ternary

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how does a scherzo differ from a minuet?

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a scerzo is faster and sometimes humorous, while a minuet is slower and serious.

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In the classical multimovement cycle, which movement is most commonly in a contrasting key from the other three?

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second

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music for a small ensemble of two to about ten players with one player to a part is called:

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chamber music

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a string quartet consists of:

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2 violins, viola, and cello

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a piano trio consists of:

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piano, violin, and cello

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of the following, who is NOT a major composer of string quartets?

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Bach

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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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The overture of Don Giovanni is in what form?

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sonata-allegro

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The tone of the Catalog aria, from Do Giovanni, is:

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tragic

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Which of the following composers is not a member of the Viennese School?

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Liszt

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Which composer was born in Vienna and bridged the Classical and Romantic eras?

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Schubert

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Beethoven belonged to a generation or artists who were influenced by the full impact of:

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The French Revolution

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Beethoven's sketchbooks were:

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books in which he worked out his musical ideas

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