GCSE Music Pathetique 1st Movement Quiz

What is the structure of the Pathetique, 1st movement?

• Ternary form

• Binary form

• Sonata form

• Rondo form

How many melodic themes are present?

• There are five melodic themes

• There are two melodic themes

• There are seven melodic themes .

• There are three melodic themes

What are the primary instruments and orchestration used?

• piano and orchestra

• guitar and drums

• flute and saxophone

• violin and cello

What are the musical elements that are prominent?

• Soft dynamics, repetitive melody, and use of major key

• Slow tempo, complex melody, and use of major key

• Upbeat tempo, simple melody, and major key

• Dramatic dynamics, expressive melody, and use of minor key

What is the form and structure of the exposition?

• Rondo form

• Ternary form

• Binary form

• Sonata form

Describe the main melodic theme.

• A fast and aggressive melody played by the drums

• A mournful and expressive melody played by the piano.

• A lively and upbeat melody played by the violin

• A soft and soothing melody played by the trumpet

Discuss the use of dynamics and tempo

• Pitch and timbre

• Melody and structure

• Contrast and emotional intensity

• Harmony and rhythm

What is the tempo of the main theme?

• Allegro di molto e con brio

• Andante

• Presto

• Adagio

What is the tonality of the main theme?

• Major key

• Minor key

• Chromatic key

• Modal key

What is the overall texture of the 1st subject?

• Monophonic

• Polyphonic

• Homophonic

• Heterophonic