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WorksheetsBeethoven Piano Sonata No. 8
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 4mins
In which period was the 'Pathétique' piano sonata composed?
Baroque (1600 - 1750)
Classical (1750 - 1820)
Romantic (1820 - 1900)
Modern (1900 onwards)
The introduction of the 'Pathétique' piano sonata is marked Grave. What does this mean?
Slow
Very Slow
At a walking pace
Majestically
After the slow introduction, the 'Pathétique' piano sonata suddenly changes to which tempo?
Allegro di molto e con formaggio
Allegro ma non troppo e marcato
Allegro di molto e con brio
Allegro ma non troppo e con brio
The first subject of the 'Pathétique' sonata is in C minor. What key does the 2nd subject start in?
Eb major
Eb minor
C major
C minor
What type of notes are shown here?
Semiquavers
Demisemiquavers
Hemidemisemiquavers
Double semiquavers
How is this group of notes described?
Nontuplet
Nonplet
Nine-semi-quavers
Ninetuplet
Which is the correct key signature for C minor?
What name is given to this type of bass line?
Alberti bass
Murky bass
Ground bass
Walking bass
What is the first section of Sonata form called?
Exposition
Development
Recapitulation
Realisation
What is the second (middle) section of Sonata form called?
Exposition
Development
Recapitulation
Realisation
What is the third (final) section of Sonata form called?
Exposition
Development
Recapitulation
Realisation
