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. Which of the following accurately describes one of the ways in which the symphony changed between the late Classical era and the end of the Romantic era?

At the end of the Romantic era, composers often called for more strings in the violin, viola, and cello sections only. correct incorrect

The length of symphonies increased dramatically throughout the Romantic era. correct incorrect

At the end of the Romantic era, the pattern of movements had been codified and standardized far more than during the more eclectic Classical era. correct incorrect

The average number of musicians had increased from around 60 in the Classical era to over 100 in the Romantic era. correct incorrect

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. What does the Classical symphony have in common with the concerto?

In both, the final movement is typically slow and reflective. correct incorrect

Both have opening movements that feature two primary, contrasting melodies. correct incorrect

Soloists play cadenzas near the ends of movements in both. correct incorrect

Both are traditionally in three movements. correct incorrect

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. How many symphonies did Beethoven compose?

Nine correct incorrect

Eight correct incorrect

Ten correct incorrect

104 correct incorrect

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. Which device does Dvorak use to create a sense of tension and release in the 2nd movement of his 9th symphony?

The use of woodwinds correct incorrect

Alternating homophony and polyphony correct incorrect

Rhythmic motivic development correct incorrect

Crescendi and decrescendi correct incorrect

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. Why is Haydn's 94th symphony often called "The Surprise Symphony"?

Because of the "extra" fifth movement at the end. correct incorrect

Because it was the first symphony to use percussion instruments. correct incorrect

Because it did not use either the theme and variations or minuet and trio movement types. correct incorrect

Because of a sudden, loud chord that sounds at the ends of some phrases. correct incorrect

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. Consider the following statement and choose the best reaction: "G. P. Telemann and J. S. Bach are both considered prominent composers of the orchestral suite, an important predecessor of the symphony, even though the former wrote considerably more than the latter."

The statement is true. correct incorrect

The statement is false because neither composer is particularly well-known for composing orchestral suites. correct incorrect

The statement is false because both composers wrote comparable numbers of orchestral suites. correct incorrect

The statement is false because the orchestral suite rose to prominence after the symphony had already been an important genre for several decades. correct incorrect

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. Creating numerous moods or styles using the same melodic material is the central concept in what type of commonly used sectional genre?

Minuet and trio correct incorrect

Gavotte correct incorrect

Theme and Variations correct incorrect

Sonata correct incorrect

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. Which is true of Ludwig van Beethoven?

He began to go deaf at the age of 39 correct incorrect

Over 40 thousand mourners attended his funeral correct incorrect

At the time of his death he was one of the best-known, most highly-regarded composers in Europe correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect

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. Which Classical movement did the scherzo replace in the Romantic era?

Sonata correct incorrect

Theme and variations correct incorrect

Minuet and trio correct incorrect

Rondo correct incorrect

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. Which Romantic composer 'turned back the clock' and wrote in a much more Classically-influenced style?

Anton Dvorak correct incorrect

Peter Tchaikovsky correct incorrect

Aaron Copland correct incorrect

Johannes Brahms correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is a key distinction between composers of the symphony before and after the year 1820?

Composers before 1820 typically wrote longer symphonies, while those after 1820 wrote shorter ones on average. correct incorrect

Typically, composers before 1820 were much more 'nationalistic' in their outlook, writing in distinctive styles by region; after 1820 the idea of nationalism had faded completely from symphonic music. correct incorrect

Most composers after 1820 wrote relatively small numbers of symphonies compared to the larger outputs of those who wrote symphonies before then. correct incorrect

The traditional sections of the symphony became much more concrete after 1820, resulting in both fewer instrument types used and smaller ensembles overall. correct incorrect

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. Which statement about the symphonic minuet and trio is NOT true?

The minuet and trio is often referred to as a 'stylized dance,' meaning that it is intended for listening rather than dancing. correct incorrect

The minuet and trio is typically the third movement of the Classical symphony. correct incorrect

The minuet and trio became fashionable throughout the courts of Europe during the early Baroque era. correct incorrect

The first section, the minuet, is usually repeated after the slower trio section. correct incorrect

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. Which composer discussed in this chapter became director of the National Conservatory of Music in New York?

Antonin Dvorak correct incorrect

Johannes Brahms correct incorrect

Felix Mendelssohn correct incorrect

Franz J. Haydn correct incorrect

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. Which dance type is NOT part of J. S. Bach's Suite No. 3 in D?

Gavotte correct incorrect

Bourree correct incorrect

Gigue correct incorrect

Pavane correct incorrect

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. Which feature of the first movement of Mozart's Symphony No. 40 in G Minor contributes to its frantic, urgent nature?

The polyphonic nature of the opening theme. correct incorrect

The quick transitions between key centers in the development section. correct incorrect

The return of both principal themes in the relative major key, B-flat major. correct incorrect

The divide of the two themes between the strings and the brass.
correct incorrect