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Question #1

The tempo of the opening of this movement is best described as:

A. allegro

B. theme and variation

C. forte

D. largo

Question #2

The main theme of this movement is first played by:

A. the oboes

B. the trumpet

C. the cellos

D. the violins

Question #3

The overall texture of this excerpt is best described as:

A. homophonic

B. polyphonic

C. stereophonic

D. monophonic

Question #4

Which is NOT a characteristic of this section?

A. striking changes of dynamics

B. the violins dominate, playing the main theme

C. exchanges between trumpet and other instruments

D. virtuosic trumpet writing

Question #5

Which term best describes the special effect used by the trumpet playing in this excerpt?

A. embouchures

B. mutes

C. tremolos

D. trills