Beethoven Flashcards

(34 cards)

1
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What is the nickname of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3?

A

Eroica

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True or False: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 is also known as the ‘Pastoral Symphony’.

A

True

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3
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What is the key of Beethoven No. 9?

A

D minor

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4
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mvt I of Beethoven No. 5 begins with a famous four-note _____ motif.

A

short-short-short-long

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5
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primary theme of Beethoven No. 6?

A

Nature

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6
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Which of Beethoven symphonies contains a funeral march?

A

No. 3 - mvt II

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7
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What is the form of the final movement of Beethoven no.9

A

Sonata form

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8
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True or False: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 was composed in the Classical style.

A

False

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9
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main characteristic of Beethoven’s compositional style

A

Increased complexity and emotional depth

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10
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What major feature did Beethoven use in no.9 finale?

A

incorporating voices (choral)

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11
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Which symphony features a scherzo in the third movement?

A

Symphony No. 5

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12
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What does the term ‘Eroica’ translate to in English?

A

Heroic

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13
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True or False: Beethoven No. 3 was originally dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte.

A

True

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14
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What innovative element does Beethoven introduce in the symphonies of his later years?

A

Complex counterpoint and thematic development

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15
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In beethoven No. 6, the movement ‘Allegro’ depicts a _______

A

thunderStorm

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16
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What instrument group is prominently featured in the finale of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9?

A

Choir and soloists

17
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Which beethoven symphony includes a depiction of rural life?

A

Symphony No. 6

18
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What is the overall mood of Beethoven No. 5?

A

Triumphant and dramatic

19
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The first movement of Beethoven No. 3 is in _____ form.

20
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What thematic material is explored in Beethoven No. 5?

A

Fate and struggle

21
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Which Beethoven symphony has a movement titled ‘Scene by the Brook’?

A

Symphony No. 6

22
Q

which beethoven symphony uses interesting fugato treatment of material?

A

NO 3 - mvt II

23
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which instruments were added to Beethoven no 5

A

piccolo, contrabassoon, 3 trombones (in finale)

24
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which beethoven symphonies have attacca?

A

No 5 ( mvt III - IV)

25
Comment on harmony / tonality in beethoven no 5
mediant relationship of keys: C minor (I mvt) - Ab major ( II mvt)
26
which instruments were added to beethoven no 6?
piccolo, trombone, timps
27
How many mvts does beethoven no6 have
5
28
Beethoven no5 is an example of _____________ music
programmatic with folk melodies
29
what is unusual about mvt III in beethoven no6?
the trio is in 2/4, in 5 sections: scherzo - trio - scherzo - trio - shortened scherzo
30
what does each instrument represent in beethoven No 5 mvt 4
oboe = quail flute = nightingale clarinet = cuckoo
31
unusual features of mvt II in Beethoven No 9
- it is a scherzo (the slow mvt is now mvt III, they swapped) - trio is in cut common - accents make it seem like it's in quadruple time but it's acctualy written in 3/4
32
which beethoven symphony (and mvt) have fugal writing
No. 9 - double fugue in finale
33
comment on harmony / tonality in beethoven no 9
mediant relationship between 3rd- 4th mvt: D minor - Bb major
34
beethoven no9 uses ____________ of themes
cyclical treatment