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Listen to Tchaikovsky's Dance of the Reed Pipes from Nutcracker Suite then indicate the best answer for each of the following questions.
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1

When section A returns in the Tchaikovsky example, it is slightly different in
A)instrumentation.
B)rhythm.
C)length.
D)all of the above.
2

In the Tchaikovsky example, the contrasting elements of section B include
A)instrumentation.
B)melody.
C)key.
D)all of the above.
3

The function of the Tchaikovsky example is to
A)accompany singers.
B)accompany dancers.
C)provide instrumental music only.
D)all of the above.

 

Listen to Beethoven's Contradance No. 7 in E Flat Major for Orchestra then indicate the best answer for each of the following questions.
(Contradance No. 7 in E Flat Major for Orchestra can be found on CD 1, track 45 of the 4-CD set that accompanies the textbook.)

4

In the Beethoven example, the contrasting elements of section B include
A)melody
B)instrumentation.
C)tempo.
D)all of the above.
5

The author states that repetition, contrast, and variation are all essential techniques. If the Beethoven example is in binary (AB) form, where is the repetition?
A)There is no repetition; this musical work is not very good for that reason.
B)This is only an excerpt; A returns after B.
C)Both A and B are repeated.
D)None of the above.





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