Chapter 26: The Ultimate Instrument: Haydn and the Symphony
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The Classical symphony had its roots in the:
a. concerto. c. opera overture.
b. sonata. d. ballet.
2. How many movements are typical of pre-Classical symphonies?
a. two c. four
b. three d. eight
3. The early Classical symphony is characterized by quickly ascending themes with a strong rhythmic
drive. These are known as:
a. steamroller themes. c. rocket themes.
b. torpedo themes. d. operatic themes.
4. In early symphonies the use of drawn-out crescendos is called:
a. a rocket theme. c. an overture.
b. a steamroller effect. d. none of the answers shown here
5. In the Classical orchestra, which group of instruments was the ensemble’s nucleus?
a. woodwinds c. brass
b. strings d. percussion
6. The number of players in the Classical orchestra was typically:
a. ten to fifteen. c. forty to sixty.
b. thirty to forty. d. seventy to ninety.
7. How many symphonies did Haydn compose?
a. nine c. forty-one
b. fifteen d. over 100
8. How many movements make up a typical Haydn symphony?
a. three c. five
b. four d. over six
9. The nickname “father of the symphony” was earned by:
a. Mozart. c. Beethoven.
b. Haydn. d. Bach.
10. Haydn composed the Military Symphony for his second visit to _____.
a. Vienna c. Prague
b. Paris d. London
11. How did Haydn’s Military Symphony earn its nickname?
a. It was written for a military band.
b. It opens with trumpet fanfares.
c. It uses percussion instruments associated with Turkish military music.
d. It was written during a time of war.
12. Janissary bands are associated with:
a. Egypt. c. China.
b. Turkey. d. India.
13. What is the form of the second movement of Haydn’s Military Symphony?
a. sonata-allegro c. A-B-A‘
b. theme and variations d. rondo
14. Haydn’s symphonic masterworks are his last set of twelve, the so-called _________.
a. Prague Symphonies c. London Symphonies
b. Vienna Symphonies d. Paris Symphonies.
TRUE/FALSE
1. The orchestra came to be viewed as the “ultimate instrument” during the Classical era.
2. The Classical symphony had its origins in the Baroque concerto.
3. The establishment of a four-movement cycle for the symphony is generally credited to the London
school of composers.
4. The late symphonies of Haydn abound in expressive effects.
5. The second movement of Haydn’s Military Symphony contains few dynamic contrasts.
6. The use of drawn-out crescendos is known as rocket themes.
7. Composers of the Classical era established the orchestra as we know it today: an ensemble of the
four instrumental families.
8. The heart of the orchestra was the brass instruments.
ESSAY
1. Describe the development and structure of the Classical symphony.
ANS:
Answers will vary.
PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Essentials: pp. 143–144
TOP: Classical Symphony MSC: Applied
2. Why is Haydn considered to be the “father of the symphony”?
ANS:
Answers will vary.
PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Essentials: pp. 144–146
TOP: Haydn Symphony MSC: Conceptual
3. How did Haydn’s Symphony No. 100 earn its nickname (Military)?
ANS:
Answers will vary.
PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Essentials: pp. 144–146
TOP: Haydn Symphony MSC: Applied