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. Out of which Renaissance tradition did both the orchestral suite and symphony grow?

Motet correct incorrect

Chanson correct incorrect

Madrigal correct incorrect

Dance suite correct incorrect

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. What aspect of Brahms's 3rd symphony makes it unusual for a Romantic symphony?

Both the first and second movements are in sonata form. correct incorrect

The scherzo is the final movement, not the third. correct incorrect

The finale is a relaxed waltz rather than sonata or rondo form. correct incorrect

There are no sonata form movements. correct incorrect

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. Which statement about Bach's Suite No. 3 in D is true?

The movements are in three-part forms, with two "A" sections separated by a contrasting "B" section. correct incorrect

There are four movements in the piece, all based on various dances. correct incorrect

The "Air" movement is scored for 5 instruments total. correct incorrect

Like most orchestral suites, this piece was scored for no aerophone-class instruments. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is an accurate description of the Baroque "continuo" part?

A style of short-hand notation used to notate accompaniment parts. correct incorrect

An accompanimental part typically played by two instruments. correct incorrect

A greatly flexible part that could be played by a wide variety of possible instruments. correct incorrect

All of the above. correct incorrect

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. How does Beethoven's work bridge the gap between the Classical and Romantic eras?

He used and developed classical dance styles, but reduced the number of instruments in the orchestral ensemble. correct incorrect

His melodies were short and simple, but he removed the common stops and starts in an effort to generate more forward momentum in the music. correct incorrect

He used classical forms while expanding the size of the orchestra and lengthening the timing of the symphony. correct incorrect

His works are intensely expressive like Classical pieces, but clean, balanced, and graceful like Romantic music. correct incorrect

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. A short ending section that contains fragments of the primary melody and solidifies the key of a given symphony is referred to as what?

The finale correct incorrect

A coda correct incorrect

The overture correct incorrect

A ritornello correct incorrect

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. Which statement about the orchestral suite is NOT true?

In most orchestral suites, the different sections are all in the same tempo. correct incorrect

Most sections of orchestral suites are in two-part form. correct incorrect

These longer sectional works were originally performed in private concerts, or sometimes as ceremonial or dinner music at specific gatherings. correct incorrect

Sections of the orchestral suite are based on popular dances of the time, such as the pavan and galliard. correct incorrect

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. Which prominent composer of symphonies sang in the boys choir at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna?

Anton Dvorak correct incorrect

Aaron Copland correct incorrect

J.S. Bach correct incorrect

Franz J. Haydn correct incorrect

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. During which time frame did the symphony become the dominant form of orchestral music?

Roughly 1650-1700 correct incorrect

Roughly 1710-1740 correct incorrect

Roughly 1760-1820 correct incorrect

Roughly 1840-1900 correct incorrect

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. Brahms was very similar to which earlier composer in what way?

J.S. Bach, because neither wrote operas correct incorrect

W.A. Mozart, because both wrote only symphonies and piano pieces correct incorrect

Anton Dvorak, because both lived and worked in Vienna correct incorrect

Franz J. Haydn, because both worked within the patronage system correct incorrect

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. Which composer is NOT considered one of the best examples of composers of the orchestral suite?

Johann Sebastian Bach correct incorrect

Claudio Monteverdi correct incorrect

George Phillip Telemann correct incorrect

George Friederic Handel correct incorrect

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. Which of Beethoven's symphonies are the most commonly heard?

The first, third, and fourth correct incorrect

The fifth, sixth, and ninth correct incorrect

The seventh, eighth and ninth correct incorrect

The third, fifth, and ninth correct incorrect

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. Which statement about F. J. Haydn's tenure as court musician for Prince Esterhazy is true?

As court musician, Haydn was considered a menial servant. correct incorrect

Due to the Prince's demanding tastes, Haydn wrote a surprisingly small amount of music during his time as court musician. correct incorrect

The relationship between Haydn and the Prince was typical of the patronage system of the time. correct incorrect

Haydn wrote almost entirely solo music, as there were no other musicians at the Prince's court. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following groupings of movements would be considered a traditional Classical symphony?

Sonata Form, Rondo, Theme and Variations, Sonata Form correct incorrect

Sonata Form, ABA Form, Minuet and Trio, Sonata Form correct incorrect

Rondo, Sonata Form, Minuet and Trio, Rondo correct incorrect

Sonata Form, Theme and Variations, Rondo, Minuet and Trio correct incorrect

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. Consider the following statement and choose the best reaction: "During the Romantic Era, symphonic music became much more expressive, the average symphony became much longer, and ensemble sizes generally shrank due to the smaller pool of musicians skilled enough to perform such challenging works."

The statement is true. correct incorrect

The statement is false because the average symphony became shorter. correct incorrect

The statement is false because the size of the average ensemble grew during this era. correct incorrect

The statement is false because the symphony became unimportant during the Romantic Era. correct incorrect