MUL 15: Beethoven: Bridge to Romanticism

Which of these statements are NOT representative of Beethoven's legacy?

A tragic figure, in that though not only was Beethoven was deaf (superhuman), and he failed to gain popularity while alive

True or False: In the classical period, there were standard formal principles, such as in sonata-allegro, theme and variations, Rondo, ternary (minuets and trios), and double exposition (for solo concerto)

True

Which of the following is NOT true about Beethoven early in his career?

He studied with Mozart in Vienna

True or False: In the classical period, there were Short, balanced phrases create tuneful melodies; melody more influenced by vocal than instrumental style; frequent cadences produce light, airy feeling.

True

True or False: In the Classical period, the rate at which chords change (harmonic rhythm) moved quicker than the Baroque period. Alberti bass is shunned in favor of faster chord movement.

False

Which of the following is NOT true about Beethoven's later life?

He finally found his "Immortal Beloved" bringing him relief and joy while his health deteriorated

Which is NOT true about Beethoven's Ninth symphony?

The orchestra size was reduced to envoke the character of music written in earlier eras

Which of these are NOT a characteristic of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony?

Harmonic progressions are more similar to the Baroque period rather than the Classical

Which of the following is NOT true about Beethoven’s “Pathétique” sonata, Op. 13?

Was the first sonata to avoid an "allegro" first movement