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WorksheetsMozart's Clarinet Concerto in A (mov 1)
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 15mins
When was Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in A Major (K.622) written?
(a)
When was the concerto premiered?
September 16, 1791 at the National Theatre in Prague
November 16, 1791 at the National Theatre in Prague
October 16, 1791 at the National Theatre in Prague
October 16, 1790 at the National Theatre in Prague
Who was the soloist for the premiere?
(a)
What was Mozart’s role in Vienna’s music scene?
He was the son of Hayden
He was a performer and accomplished viola player
He was a leading composer and performer, interacting with Haydn and influencing Beethoven.
He was Beethoven's father
What is significant about the final year of Mozart’s life?
He was financially struggling but highly productive, writing the Clarinet Concerto and Requiem.
He was living the life of luxury and fame
He was a local celebrity
He was finally hired by the church
Name three key Classical composers who lived in Vienna.
Mozart, Haydn, Bach.
Mozart, Haydn, Vivaldi.
Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi.
Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven.
What are the dates of the Classical Period?
1750–1820
1700-1800
1650-1750
1450-1650
Which Baroque composer influenced Mozart?
(a)
Which Baroque composer influenced Mozart?
(a)
What was Haydn’s impact on Mozart?
Was Mozart's teacher
Inspired Mozart’s Haydn Quartets; they reportedly played string quartets together.
Played with Mozart in a string quartet
Co-composed with him
What form is the first movement of the Clarinet Concerto in?
Binary
RONDO
Sonata form with elements of ritornello.
Ritornello
What are the three movements of the concerto?
I. Allegro (A Major), II. Ritornello (D Major), III. Rondo: Allegro (A Major).
I. Rondo (A Major), II. Adagio (D Major), III. Allegro: Allegro (A Major).
I. Adagio (A Major), II. Allegro (D Major), III. Rondo: Allegro (A Major).
I. Allegro (A Major), II. Adagio (D Major), III. Rondo: Allegro (A Major).
What is the sonata form structure?
Exposition → Development → Recapitulation.
Exposition → Development → Outro
Development - Exposition - Recapitulation
Intro - Exposition - Recapitulation - Development
What is a cadenza?
An improvised/virtuosic orchestral passage, usually at the end of the first movement.
A virtuosic introduction to the piece played by the soloist
A virtuosic introduction to the piece played by the orchestra
An improvised/virtuosic solo passage, usually at the end of the first movement.
What instrument was the concerto originally written for?
Clarinet
Basset clarinet
Flute
Piano
What was unique about the basset clarinet?
Extended middle range compared to the standard clarinet.
Extended higher range compared to the standard clarinet.
Extended lower range compared to the standard clarinet.
Limited lower range compared to the standard clarinet.
Why were classical clarinets transposing instruments?
Limited key options; players used different keyed clarinets (C, B♭, A).
They weren't
Because they couldn't make them at pitch without technology
Which orchestral family is missing in this piece?
Percussion
Brass
String
Woodwind
What does "tutti" mean?
Orchestra playing on its own
All instruments playing together.
Soloist playing on his own
What does “div.” stand for?
Divisi – one section splits into multiple parts.
Divided by
Gradually getting quietter
Gradually getting louder
What is the "chalumeau" range?
The highest register of the clarinet
The lowest register of the clarinet.
The middle range of the clarinet
What does “a2” or “zu2” mean?
One player needs to play two or more notes at the same time
One player needs to play two different notes at the same time
Both players on the part play the same notes.
What is antiphony?
Alternating musical phrases between groups
Also known as Call and Response
a term used for people who are against phonies
What is imitation?
Repetition of a melody in the same instrumental part or voice
Repetition of a melody in a different voice.
