Beethoven 'Pathetique'

What does the term "virtuoso" mean in the context of Beethoven's early career?

• A beginner musician

• A skilled and showy musician

• A composer of symphonies

• A conductor of orchestras

What is a sonata?

• A piece for a full orchestra

• A piece for solo instrument with movements

• A type of opera

• A choral composition

What does the French term "pathétique" mean?

• Joyful

• Moving or emotional

• Fast-paced

• Complex

During which years was the 'Pathétique' Sonata written?

• 1770-1775

• 1780-1785

• 1796-1799

• 1800-1805

Which composers are mentioned as being part of the Classical period along with Beethoven?

• Bach and Handel

• Mozart and Haydn

• Chopin and Liszt

• Tchaikovsky and Brahms

What instrument had almost completely replaced the harpsichord by the end of the 18th century?

• Organ

• Clavichord

• Piano

• Synthesizer

What does the term "forte" mean in music?

• Soft

• Loud

• Slow

• Fast

What is the purpose of a sustaining pedal on a piano?

• To change the pitch

• To sustain notes

• To increase volume

• To alter tempo

In sonata form, what is the section called where earlier tunes are altered?

• Exposition

• Recapitulation

• Development

• Coda

What is the final section of a piece in sonata form often called?

• Introduction

• Exposition

• Coda

• Bridge