Unit 4: Classical Ch. 7-9

What do we call an extended ambitious composition typically lasting between 20 and 45 minutes exploiting the ranges and dynamics of the classical orchestra?

• cantata

• string quartet

• symphony

• trombone

What is the tempo/character of the movements of a symphony?

• Fast, Slow, Dance related, Fast

• Fast, Slow, Fast

• Slow, Dance related, Fast, Fast

• Fast, Dance related, Slow, Fast

Which one of the four movements of a symphony is almost always fast, in sonata form, and sometimes has a slow introduction?

• First movement

• Second movement

• Third movement

• Fourth movement

Which movement of a symphony is fast, lively and brilliant, and usually in sonata or sonata-rondo form?

• First movement

• Second movement

• Third movement

• Fourth movement

Which movement of a symphony is a moderate or quick tempo, in triple meter, and is usually a minuet or a scherzo?

• First movement

• Second movement

• Third movement

• Fourth movement

Which movement of a symphony has broad, song-like melodies, can be in sonata, theme and variation, or ABA form, and is usually NOT in the tonic key?

• First movement

• Second movement

• Third movement

• Fourth movement

Which one of these statements about the symphony is FALSE?

• Each movement is self contained and has its own set of themes

• It is typical for a theme in one movement to appear in a later movement

• A symphony is unified by the use of the same key in 3 of its 4 movements

What do we call a three-movement work for an instrumental soloist and orchestra which is meant to show off the solo musician's virtuosity?

• cantata

• trombone

• symphony

• concerto

The soloist of a concerto has the most difficult part. The orchestra only plays easy accompaniment parts that aren't important.

• True

• False

Since a concerto only has 3 movements and a symphony has 4, which one of the movements is missing?

• Fast, first movement

• Slow, second movement

• Third, dance-related movement

• Fourth, fast movement