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Question #1

Which compositional procedure is NOT heard in this famous symphonic opening?

A. motivic expansion

B. 4-note motive

C. sequences

D. opposition of two melodic ideas

Question #2

Which part of the sonata-allegro form is heard here?

A. dramatic coda

B. fiery first theme

C. energetic closing theme

D. lyrical second theme

Question #3

Which part of the sonata-allegro form is heard here?

A. fiery first theme

B. energetic closing theme

C. dramatic coda

D. lyrical second theme

Question #4

How does this theme differ from the opening theme?

A. It focuses on the brass instruments.

B. It is the same, but played an octave higher.

C. It is in triple meter.

D. It is in a major key.

Question #5

The term that best describes the texture being applied here is:

A. heterophonic

B. polyphonic

C. homophonic

D. contrapuntal

Question #6

In this excerpt from Symphony No. 5 Beethoven unexpectedly features which instrument?

A. oboe

B. French horn

C. clarinet

D. English horn