Brahms Symphony no. 4

What is the key of the first movement of Brahms’ Symphony No. 4?

• C minor
• E minor
• G major
• B major

The opening theme of the first movement is primarily built on which interval?

• Perfect fifth
• Minor second
• Thirds
• Fourths

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the first movement’s sonata form?

• The exposition is repeated
• The first subject is highly fragmented
• The development begins with a statement of the first subject
• The start of the recapitulation begins firmly in the tonic

What key is the second subject in during the exposition of the first movement?

• B minor
• E major
• G major
• A major

In the second movement, which mode is featured in the opening theme?

• Dorian
• Phrygian
• Mixolydian
• Aeolian

How does the second movement differ structurally from a standard sonata form?

• It omits the development section
• It features an extended introduction
• It has two separate recapitulations
• It lacks a coda

What is unusual about the third movement compared to typical scherzos?

• It is in sonata form without a trio
• It is written in 6/8 time
• It modulates to a minor key for the trio
• It features fugal writing

Which percussion instrument is uniquely featured in the third movement?

• Cymbals
• Snare drum
• Triangle
• Glockenspiel

The third movement’s first subject consists of how many different motifs?

• One
• Two
• Three
• Four

The fourth movement is based on which historical musical form?

• Fugue
• Passacaglia
• Chaconne
• Ground Bass