MUSC 447 Test 1 Review

Flashcards covering the listening list, written short-answer topics, composer dates, catalogs, and genres for MUSC 447 Test 1 (Fall 2026).

What listening works by J.S. Bach are included on MUSC 447 Test 1?

Partita in cm, Toccata in DM, Prelude and Fugue in f#m (WTC I), Prelude and Fugue in DM (WTC II), Chromatic Fantasie and Fugue, and Goldberg Variations.

Which CPE Bach work is specified for the listening portion of the test?

Sonata in A major, W. 55 no. 4.

Which D. Scarlatti Sonatas are on the listening list for MUSC 447 Test 1?

Sonatas K. 96, 175, 208, and 380.

Which J. Haydn Sonatas are required for the listening portion of the exam?

Sonatas Hob. XVI: 33, 50, and 52.

Where can students find scores for the listening portion according to the study guide?

On imslp.org (to listen with scores).

What specific reading materials are assigned for the written portion of MUSC 447 Test 1?

Powerpoint slides and Kirby, Ch. 1 and 2; pp. 93-100 (on Haydn).

What is required regarding 14th-17th century keyboard repertoire genres?

Name at least 3 keyboard repertoire genres written circa 14th-17th century and give a brief description of each.

What details must be provided for composers associated with 14th-17th century keyboard genres?

Name at least 3 composers, their dates, and their country of origin.

What questions are asked regarding the first fortepiano?

Who is credited with building the first fortepiano, and when?

What comparison is requested between the harpsichord and the fortepiano?

What is the main difference between harpsichord and fortepiano?

What topic is listed regarding Galant style?

Galant style and the composers associated with this style.

Which composer catalog abbreviations must students be able to identify and spell out?

BWV, K, and Hob.

What biographical detail is required for J.S. Bach?

His dates.

What details regarding J.S. Bach's compositions and periods are tested?

Compositional periods and numbers of specific compositions (how many P+F, Toccatas, English, French Suites, Partitas).

What questions are asked about the Well-Tempered Clavier (WTC)?

The importance of WTC, and the title, composer, and date of the forerunner of WTC.

What information must be known about Suites?

Be able to list the main dances and provide a brief description of each.

What information is required for D. Scarlatti on Test 1?

His dates, the number of sonatas, and their form/characteristics.

What stylistic importance and dates are required for CPE Bach?

His dates and a description of his importance in musical style.

What treatise and aesthetic term are associated with CPE Bach on the test prompt?

The name of the treatise that he wrote, and a brief description of Empfindsamkeit.

What specific details are tested for J. Haydn?

His dates, number of sonatas, and compositional periods/characteristics.