MUSIC and ARTS 9 (4th quarter)

Who discovered Franz Schubert’s musical talent?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Antonio Salieri

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Johann Sebastian Bach

Where did Schubert study music on a scholarship?

• Vienna Conservatory

• Paris Conservatory

• Stadtkonvikt (Imperial Seminary)

• Royal Academy of Music

What was the purpose of Schubertiaden?

• Public concerts for the nobility

• Social gatherings of artists and students

• Private music lessons for children

• Competitions among composers

Which of the following best describes a strophic song form?

• Changes the music for each stanza

• Repeats the same melody for each stanza

• Uses no fixed melody or rhythm

• Features dramatic shifts in tempo and key

What type of musical form best suits strong narratives due to its ability to change the melody for different emotions?

• Strophic

• Through-composed

• Sonata form

• Rondo

How many songs did Franz Schubert compose?

• Around 100

• Over 600

• More than 50

• Exactly 200

Which period of music is Schubert most associated with?

• Baroque

• Classical

• Romantic

• Modern

What is the German term for an art song?

• Opera

• Lied

• Cantata

• Madrigal

Who was Schubert’s musical idol, near whom he wished to be buried?

• Antonio Vivaldi

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Richard Wagner

What is a defining characteristic of Schubert’s through-composed songs?

• Simple, folk-like melodies

• The melody remains the same throughout

• The music changes to match different emotions

• It follows a strict sonata form