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Sonata in A Minor Q, Cadences, & Baroque Quiz

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the main structure of a sonata in A minor?

a)

Exposition, Development, Recapitulation

b)

Introduction, Variation, Coda

c)

Verse, Chorus, Bridge

d)

Allegro, Andante, Adagio

2.

How many sharps are in the key signature of A minor?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

0

d)

3

3.

What is the term used to describe the development of a melody in a sonata?

a)

exposition

b)

development

c)

coda

d)

recapitulation

4.

Which term refers to the progression of chords in a sonata?

a)

tempo

b)

rhythm

c)

melody

d)

harmony

5.

What do tempo markings indicate in a sonata?

a)

Volume

b)

Key signature

c)

Speed

d)

Dynamics

6.

Which section of a sonata typically has a contrasting key?

a)

development section

b)

recapitulation section

c)

exposition section

d)

coda section

7.

What is the standard tempo marking for a sonata?

a)

Adagio

b)

Largo

c)

Allegro

d)

Andante

8.

What is the purpose of the coda in a sonata?

a)

To showcase the technical abilities of the performer

b)

To provide a concluding section or ending to the piece

c)

To provide a transition between sections of the sonata

d)

To introduce the main theme of the sonata

9.

Which term refers to the speed of a musical piece?

a)

harmony

b)

pitch

c)

tempo

d)

rhythm

10.

What is the relative major key of A minor?

a)

D major

b)

E major

c)

G major

d)

C major

11.

What is the meaning of the term 'sonata'?

a)

A type of dance originating from Latin America

b)

A form of poetry with a specific rhyme scheme

c)

A type of painting characterized by bold brushstrokes

d)

A musical composition for a solo instrument or a small group of instruments

12.

What is the purpose of the exposition in a sonata?

a)

To showcase the development of the musical ideas.

b)

To introduce the main themes and musical ideas of the piece.

c)

To provide a recapitulation of the main themes.

d)

To conclude the piece with a grand finale.

13.

What is the typical form of a sonata movement?

a)

Rondo form

b)

Binary form

c)

Ternary form

d)

Sonata form

14.

What is the role of the development section in a sonata?

a)

To provide a contrasting section in a different key.

b)

To introduce new musical themes.

c)

To develop and transform the musical material from the exposition.

d)

To repeat the musical material from the exposition.

15.

What is the meaning of the term 'sonata form'?

a)

A musical structure consisting of exposition, development, and recapitulation sections.

b)

A type of musical composition that is performed by a choir.

c)

A form of music that is played softly and slowly.

d)

A type of musical composition for solo instrument and orchestra.

16.

Which section of a sonata typically introduces the main theme?

a)

coda

b)

recapitulation

c)

exposition

d)

development

17.

What is the purpose of the recapitulation in a sonata?

a)

To transition to a different key.

b)

To introduce new themes and motifs.

c)

To restates the main themes and brings the movement to a close.

d)

To showcase the virtuosity of the performer.

18.

What is the typical key structure of a sonata movement?

a)

Binary form

b)

Rondo form

c)

Theme and variations

d)

Sonata form

19.

What is the role of the codetta in a sonata?

a)

The codetta is a term used to describe the tempo of a sonata movement.

b)

The codetta is a short concluding section at the end of a sonata movement.

c)

The codetta is a long introductory section at the beginning of a sonata movement.

d)

The codetta is a type of musical instrument used in a sonata.

20.

What is the main structure of a sonata in A minor?

a)

Allegro, adagio, and presto

b)

Introduction, variation, and coda

c)

Verse, chorus, and bridge

d)

Exposition, development, and recapitulation

21.

How many sharps are in the key signature of A minor?

a)

1

b)

0

c)

2

d)

3

22.

What is the meaning of the term 'sonata'?

a)

A type of dance originating from Latin America

b)

A type of poem with a specific rhyme scheme

c)

A type of painting technique using watercolors

d)

A musical composition for a solo instrument or a small group of instruments

23.

Which term refers to the speed of a musical piece?

a)

rhythm

b)

pitch

c)

harmony

d)

tempo

24.

What is the purpose of the coda in a sonata?

a)

To create a sense of tension and suspense

b)

To introduce the main theme of the sonata

c)

To provide a concluding section or ending to the piece

d)

To showcase the technical skills of the performer

25.

V7-I

a)

Authentic Cadence

b)

Plagal Cadence

c)

Half Cadence

d)

Phrygian Half Cadence

26.

ii-V

a)

Authentic Cadence

b)

Plagal Cadence

c)

Half Cadence

d)

Phrygian Half Cadence

27.

iv6-V

a)

Authentic Cadence

b)

Plagal Cadence

c)

Half Cadence

d)

Phrygian Half Cadence

28.

IV-V

a)

Authentic Cadence

b)

Plagal Cadence

c)

Half Cadence

d)

Phrygian Half Cadence

29.

IV-I

a)

Deceptive Cadence

b)

Plagal Cadence

c)

Authentic Cadence

d)

Half Cadence

30.

V-vi

a)

Half Cadence

b)

Phrygian Half Cadence

c)

Authentic Cadence

d)

Deceptive Cadence

31.

The V and viio Chords function as...

a)

Subdominant

b)

Tonic

c)

Dominant

d)

Predominant

32.

I i and vi VI may function as...

a)

Tonic

b)

Predominant

c)

Dominant

d)

SKELETOR!

33.

IV iv and ii iio function as...

a)

Tonic

b)

Subdominant

c)

Dominant

d)

Cadences

34.

This is the "Amen" cadence

a)

Plagal

b)

Perfect Authentic Cadence

c)

Half Cadence

d)

Deceptive Cadence

35.

What two things are needed for a PERFECT Authentic Cadence

a)

Dominant-Submediant progression

b)

Dominant-Tonic progression with both chords in root position

c)

Soprano voice on root in tonic chord

d)

A cat (PURfect)

36.

What is an ornament?

a)

Decoration added to the melody

b)

A type of dynamic

c)

A thing you put on the mantelpiece

37.

Which ornament does this symbol represent?

a)

Turn

b)

Mordent

c)

Acciaccatura

d)

Trill

38.

Which of these best describes a concerto grosso?

a)

One soloist against an larger orchestra

b)

Small group of soloists against a larger orchestra

c)

No soloists and just an orchestra

39.

What was the name for the 'continuous bass' part of the Baroque concerto?

a)

Ostinato

b)

Drone

c)

Loop

d)

Basso Continuo

40.

When the melody is supported by another melody rather than by chords, so that when they are played together they form a whole, we say that_______________ is used.

a)

Harmony

b)

Monophony

c)

Centrepoint

d)

Counterpoint

41.

What form do we call a composition written in the pattern A-A-B-B?

a)

Ternary form

b)

Binary form

c)

Ritornello form

d)

Sonata form

42.

Name a keyboard instrument in which strings were plucked

a)

Clavichord

b)

Harpsichord

c)

Pianoforte

d)

Organ

43.

Melodies in the Baroque period were.......

a)

Simple.

b)

Elaborate and complicated.

c)

Made using mainly crotchets.

d)

Used ornaments.

44.

Why was Bach so important in the Baroque period?

a)

He invented the harpsichord.

b)

He invented music.

c)

He invented wigs.

d)

He invented tonal music (major and minor keys).

45.

Which Baroque composer wrote the most Fugues?

a)

Bach

b)

Vivaldi

c)

Handel

d)

Monteverdi

46.

What were the dates of the Baroque Period?

a)

1600 - 1650

b)

1600 - 1750

c)

1750 - 1780

d)

1750 - 1820

47.

What is this?

a)

Accordian

b)

Harp

c)

Harpsichord

d)

Organ

48.

Which person was NOT alive during the Baroque Era?

a)

George Washington

b)

Abraham Lincoln

c)

Johann Sebastian Bach

d)

George Frederic Handel

49.

Which material was commonly used in buildings?

a)

gold

b)

plastic

50.

Recitative is the ____________ in opera

a)

boring part

b)

dialogue / conversation

c)

melody

51.

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