All of the following statements about the "Path�tique" Sonata are correct EXCEPT for which one?
The title "Path�tique" was intended to suggest French manners and moods.
(The slow introduction is suggestive of Beethoven's style of improvisation. It requires more technical skill than any previous piano sonata. Beethoven supplied the title himself. The
What is the mode of this excerpt from the introduction to Beethoven's "Path�tique" Sonata?
minor
With Beethoven's __________, the genre moved from one played by amateur performers in their homes to become standard repertoire for professional musicians.
piano sonatas
Which statement about Beethoven's Heiligenstadt Testament is correct?
-It was written in despair over his impending deafness.
-It is part last will and testament, and part artistic manifesto.
-Its name derives from the village where Beethoven wrote the document.
-In the document, Beethoven admits that he considered suicide
Identify the statement that does NOT apply to the "Eroica" ("Heroic") Symphony.
The Austrian emperor asked Beethoven to change the title from "Bonaparte" to "Eroica"; Beethoven complied but demanded an extra fee.
(More than any single orchestral work, it changed the historical direction of the symphony. It was originally composed to
The "heroic" period is when Beethoven
composed six of his nine symphonies.
Which statement does NOT apply to Beethoven's Symphony No. 5?
It is the first symphony to use theme and variations form as one of its movements.
(The four movements convey a sense of psychological progression. The rhythm of the opening dominates the entire symphony. It is the first symphony to employ motivic unity b
Identify the statement that does NOT apply to Beethoven's early biography.
He toured northern Europe for three years and heard his first two symphonies performed in London when he was only eight years old.
(He was born in Bonn, Germany. His father and grandfather were court musicians. He displayed great musical talent as a child
Beethoven initially made his living in Vienna as a concert pianist, and in order to be acceptable to polite society, he bought new clothes, found a wig maker, and took dancing lessons.
true
Which statement does NOT apply to Beethoven's style of playing the piano?
His career as a virtuoso was cut short due to an injury to his right hand, but he thereafter focused his attention on writing sonatas for left-handed pianists.
(His performance style displayed phenomenal volume, violence, and force. He was known to have b
Which statement does NOT describe Beethoven's relationship with the Viennese aristocracy?
He served as court composer to Joseph II of Austria.
(One aristocrat put a string quartet at his disposal, while another made it possible for him to experiment with a small orchestra. They all showered him with gifts. In spite of their largesse, Beethoven
Which statement about Beethoven's later years is INCORRECT?
He made two visits to London, where he was treated as a celebrity and awarded an honorary degree from Oxford.
(He became a well-known eccentric in Vienna, often wandering the streets humming, mumbling, and sometimes composing. Because of his deafness, he
Identify the INCORRECT statement about Ode to Joy.
It is based on a text written by Voltaire, the Enlightenment philosopher.
(The text praises the concept of the universal brotherhood of humanity. When setting the text, Beethoven chose a simple, direct melody�one that anyone can sing. Beethoven worked on
All of the following statements are true about Beethoven's legacy EXCEPT for which one?
His music is inherently theatrical and perfectly suited to the genre of opera.
(The composer was considered the prophet of Romantic music. His compositions demonstrated how personal expression might expand the confines of Classical form. He introduced the
Which of the following statements about Beethoven's music is true?
Beethoven embraced the use of Classical forms and genres in his music, but the spirit of his music is one that foreshadows the musical style of the Romantic era.