1. The second section of a sonata is commonly called the
A. development. C. coda.
B. codetta. D. recapitulation.
2. The double exposition concerto form differs from the standard sonata form in that
A. it includes a single exposition.
B. it's played by two pianos.
C. it has a cadenza.
D. the exposition stays in the same key.
3. Which one of the following patterns represents the rondo form?
A. A B A C A C. A B C D
B. A A B B C D. D C B A
4. Which of the following is a long work for orchestra, usually made up of four movements?
A. Concerto C. Symphony
B. Sonata D. Opera
5. The dialogue in an opera is translated for the audience in the
A. score. C. paggio.
B. perdonate. D. libretto.
6. The Japanese koto is what type of instrument?
A. Wind C. Percussion
B. String D. Brass
7. Opera _______ is a light, frequently comic style of opera.
A. buffa C. hysteria
B. seria D. canonica
8. The _______ is an essential characteristic of the sonata form.
A. sudden crescendo C. fluctuation of rhythm
B. absence of harmony D. development of themes
9. In a string quartet, the bass instrument is the
A. drum. C. viola.
B. cello. D. bass guitar.
10. A musical piece written in the sonata form closes with the
A. tonic. C. coda.
B. codex. D. antecedent.
11. Singing the alphabet song to the tune of Mozart's "Ah, vous dirai-je, maman" is an example of
A. plagiarism. C. musical appropriation.
B. musical duplication. D. thematic variation.
12. The first section of a sonata in which the theme is presented is commonly called the
A. recap. C. exposition.
B. allegro. D. prodigy.
13. A courtly dance in triple meter, with the accent on the first beat of each measure,
was the
A. gavotte. C. bouree.
B. minuet. D. rondo.
14. When the Italian words da capo appear at the end of a measure, the musician is
being instructed to
A. hold the notes for an extra three beats.
B. play the main part of the musical piece over again.
C. play the refrain.
D. play the next part of the music quietly.
15. What dates are commonly assigned to the Classical period?
A. 1650-1720 C. 1700-1800
B. 1700-1750 D. 1750-1800
16. A soloist can display his virtuosity to the fullest during the
A. cadenza. C. concerto.
B. capo. D. cadence.
17. Which one of the following pieces of music would you most expect to be played by
a full orchestra?
A. Chamber music C. Symphony
B. Minuet D. Concerto
18. In a sonata form selection, the theme is presented in the
A. exposition. C. recapitulation.
B. tonic or home key. D. development.
19. Which mid-eighteenth century composer is credited with having the greatest impact on the significance of the string quartet?
A. Haydn C. Chopin
B. Beethoven D. Mozart
20. In an opera, the standard accompaniment for a recitative is
A. played by the orchestra. C. sung by a soprano.
B. a function of the string quartet. D. the basso continuo alone.
