The Beethoven

During and after the Classical period the term sonata was used for...

• a single movement work with no mood variation
• works in 2 or 5 movements, all similar in mood
• works in 3 or 4 movements, each different in mood but related in key
• a type of vocal composition
• pieces that are purely improvisational in nature

During and after the Classical period, sonatas were written for...

• a full orchestra
• a string quartet
• either piano alone or for a solo instrument with piano
• either cello or a solo instrument with strings

• either solo instrument or a wind ensemble

True or false: unlike piano concertos sonatas were usually heard in the home

• true
• false

This piano sonata is in how many movements?

• 3: fast-slow-fast
• 2: fast-slow

• 1: slow
• 3: fast-fast-slow

• 2: slow-fast

When was the Beethoven published?

• 1752

• 1805
• 1776
• 1799
• 1833

What does 'pathétique' mean?

• passionate or emotional
• joyful or cheerful
• calm or serene
• indifferent or apathetic
• pathetic or uninteresting

What does the title of the sonata seem to anticipate?

• The Modern style of the 20th century
• The Baroque style of the 17th century
• The Impressionist style of the late 19th century
• The Classical style of the 18th century
• The Romantic style of the 19th century

Beethoven's piano had a _____ and less _____ tone than that of the modern grand piano

• heavier; vibrant
• darker; hollow
• thinner; rich
• lighter; sonorous
• brighter; muted

The set work has a range of:

• three octaves
• seven octaves
• four octaves
• five octaves
• six octaves

What do you call Beethoven's use of both hands in the treble clef or both hands in the bass clef?

• use of different registers
• use of harmonic intervals
• use of melodic lines
• use of rhythmic patterns