Chapter 6 Listening Quiz

Chapter 6 Listening Quiz

Music for Soloists with Orchestra--The Concerto

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. At what timing does the piano first enter?

. When the piano enters, does it play the same theme the strings did at the opening of the work, or another melody?

. How would you describe the overall sound of the opening theme as played by the strings?

. In this sonata form there are three primary themes and several smaller motifs. Listen to the themes again. Which, if any, sounds like the primary theme? Or do all the themes seem to have the same importance?

. An important aspect of understanding a concerto movement in sonata form is the ability to hear the return of thematic material. At what timing marker does theme 1 return in the orchestra after the development section?

. Near the end of the movement is an extended section where the piano plays without the orchestra and in much freer rhythm. What do we call such a section in a concert?

. The opening theme is first stated by the strings and then repeated by another section of the orchestra. Which section plays the theme the second time?

. How would you describe the general pulse of the movement?

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