Quiz on Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony

What year did the first performance of the 'Italian Symphony' by Mendelssohn take place in London?

• 1823

• 1833

• 1843

• 1853

Which movement of Mendelssohn's 'Italian Symphony' is described as having a "transparent, airy texture"?

• Allegro vivace

• Andante con moto

• Con moto moderato

• Presto

In the 'Italian Symphony', what key is the Andante con moto movement set in?

• A Major

• D Major

• D Minor

• A Minor

What dance form is used as the basis of the movement in the Presto finale of the 'Italian Symphony'?

• Waltz

• Samba

• Saltarello

• Tango

How is the first movement of Mendelssohn's 'Italian Symphony' primarily described in terms of its musical time feel?

• Largo

• Adagio

• Compound-time

• Simple-time

Which symphony is noted as one of the first to start in a major key and end in a minor key, offering a reverse journey from minor to major as seen in Beethoven's works?

• Beethoven's Seventh Symphony

• Mendelssohn's Eighth Symphony

• Beethoven's Fifth Symphony

• Mendelssohn's Symphony discussed in the text

What significant musical form does the first movement of the symphony discussed follow?

• Rondo form

• Sonata form

• Minuet form

• Theme and Variations

In the development of the first movement, what key modulation is highlighted as being particularly notable?

• Modulation to C major

• Modulation to F major

• Modulation to G minor

• Modulation to B flat major

How does the coda of the first movement in the discussed symphony compare to typical compositions by Mozart?

• It is shorter and less complex.

• It is stylistically similar with few cadences.

• It is unusually long and includes many repetitions of perfect cadences and tonic chords.

• It does not include any cadences or tonic chords.

What is the key characteristic of the second/slow movement in Mendelssohn's composition as described in the text?

• It is based on a religious procession Mendelssohn witnessed in Naples.

• It is inspired by a dance melody from a Czech folk song.

• It is a fast-paced movement with a joyful melody.

• It is primarily based on a dramatic reduction in orchestration.