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Listening Guide Quiz 1
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Listen to Mendelssohn, Violin Concerto in E Minor, op. 64, first movement then indicate the best answer for each of the following questions. ("Violin Concerto in E Minor, op. 64" can be found on CD 4, Track 20 on the supplementary 4 CD set.)

1
The first theme of the exposition is in
A)Monophonic texture
B)Polyphonic texture
C)Homophonic texture
D)More than one texture
2
Theme 2 begins
A)In a peaceful mood
B)In a minor key
C)In a different meter
D)Both A and B
3
When the soloist recalls Theme 1 near the end of the exposition,
A)The key is major
B)The key is minor
C)The orchestra drops out
D)The strings play pizzicato
4
When the recapitulation begins:
A)The soloist does not play
B)A wind instrument plays the melody
C)It follows a moment of silence
D)The brass section is prominent
5
Which best describes the solo violin's role?
A)It is featured throughout
B)It is usually the highest-sounding instrument
C)Its music is the most difficult to perform
D)All of the above.







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