Bach Draft Quiz 1

What is the key signature of the motif X in J.S. Bach's Badinerie from Orchestral Suite No. 2 as shown in the analysis?

• B minor

• C major

• G major

• A minor

Which musical instrument primarily plays the motifs X and Y in the Badinerie from J.S. Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 2?

• Violin

• Piano

• Flute

• Cello

How is motif X described in the melodic analysis of J.S. Bach's Badinerie?

• Ascending B minor arpeggio

• Descending B minor arpeggio

• Ascending C major scale

• Descending G major scale

What rhythmic characteristic defines motif X in the Badinerie from J.S. Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 2?

• Semibreve rhythm

• Quaver and semiquaver rhythm

• Whole note rhythm

• Half note rhythm

During which bars is motif Y first introduced in the Badinerie from J.S. Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 2?

• Bars 0-2

• Bars 2-21

• Bars 22-41

• Bars 42-61

What modification occurs in Motif X in bars 82-101 as presented by the cellos in Bach's Badinerie?

• The last crotchet is replaced with two quavers and a semiquaver.

• The last crotchet is replaced with four semiquavers.

• The last crotchet is replaced with a quaver and two semiquavers.

• The last crotchet is replaced with three quavers.

Which tonality does Motif X move to in bars 82-101?

• A major

• F# minor

• G minor

• C major

What is the role of Motif Y in bars 102-121 in Bach's Badinerie?

• It introduces a new theme in the flute part.

• It serves as an answering phrase in the musical sequence.

• It modifies the ending with the last two quavers replaced by four semiquavers.

• It closes the section in F# minor.

How does the flute contribute to the musical structure in bars 122-161?

• It introduces a new melodic material.

• It extends and develops Motif Y.

• It repeats the main theme without changes.

• It shifts the tonality to a major key.

What key is Motif X initially stated in during Bars 162-181 in Bach's Badinerie?

• E minor

• F# minor

• D major

• A minor