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Question #1

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

A. sequences

B. 4-note motive

C. opposition of two melodic ideas

D. motivic expansion

Question #2

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

A. dramatic coda

B. lyrical second theme

C. fiery first theme

D. energetic closing theme

Question #3

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

A. energetic closing theme

B. fiery first theme

C. lyrical second theme

D. dramatic coda

Question #4

How does this theme differ from the opening theme?

A. It is in a major key.

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

C. It is in triple meter.

D. It focuses on the brass instruments.

Question #5

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

A. homophonic

B. contrapuntal

C. heterophonic

D. polyphonic

Question #6

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

A. French horn

B. clarinet

C. English horn

D. oboe