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Question #1

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

A. motivic expansion

B. sequences

C. 4-note motive

D. opposition of two melodic ideas

Question #2

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

A. lyrical second theme

B. energetic closing theme

C. dramatic coda

D. fiery first theme

Question #3

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

A. energetic closing theme

B. lyrical second theme

C. dramatic coda

D. fiery first theme

Question #4

How does this theme differ from the opening theme?

A. It is in triple meter.

B. It is in a major key.

C. It focuses on the brass instruments.

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

Question #5

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

A. polyphonic

B. heterophonic

C. homophonic

D. contrapuntal

Question #6

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

A. clarinet

B. English horn

C. French horn

D. oboe