Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 8

In which period was the 'Pathétique' piano sonata composed?

• Baroque (1600 - 1750)

• Classical (1750 - 1820)

• Romantic (1820 - 1900)

• Modern (1900 onwards)

The introduction of the 'Pathétique' piano sonata is marked Grave. What does this mean?

• Slow

• Very Slow

• At a walking pace

• Majestically

After the slow introduction, the 'Pathétique' piano sonata suddenly changes to which tempo?

• Allegro di molto e con formaggio

• Allegro ma non troppo e marcato

• Allegro di molto e con brio

• Allegro ma non troppo e con brio

The first subject of the 'Pathétique' sonata is in C minor. What key does the 2nd subject start in?

• Eb major

• Eb minor

• C major

• C minor

What type of notes are shown here?

• Semiquavers

• Demisemiquavers

• Hemidemisemiquavers

• Double semiquavers

How is this group of notes described?

• Nontuplet

• Nonplet

• Nine-semi-quavers

• Ninetuplet

Which is the correct key signature for C minor?

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What name is given to this type of bass line?

• Alberti bass

• Murky bass

• Ground bass

• Walking bass

What is the first section of Sonata form called?

• Exposition

• Development

• Recapitulation

• Realisation

What is the second (middle) section of Sonata form called?

• Exposition

• Development

• Recapitulation

• Realisation