Beethoven's Pathetique Quiz

Put the following musical periods in order from earliest to latest: i. Romantic ii. Baroque iii. Classical

In which European capital city did Beethoven spend most of his working life?

Name two composers from the Classical period, other than Beethoven.

It was unusual to start a piano sonata with a slow introduction. What else is unusual about the slow introduction in the 'Pathétique' Sonata?

Name the following sections in sonata form: a. The passage that links the first and second subjects b. The section at the end of the exposition c. The main section that follows the development

Explain what is meant by dominant preparation.

How should notes marked sf (sforzando) be played?

Name a type of chromatic chord featured in the first movement of the 'Pathétique' Sonata.

• The diminished seventh chord

• Beethoven also uses augmented sixth chords

a. In a sonata-form movement in C minor, the second subject would normally first appear in the key of E♭ major. In what key does the second subject start in the exposition of the 'Pathétique' Sonata?

How should notes printed with the symbol “&” be played?