1.08 Mozart and the Sonata Form

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Sonata and Mozart Review

Answer the following questions about Mozart and the sonata form!

1. Which of the following is not a component of the sonata form?
   
   1. Recapitulation
   2. Development
   3. Expose
   4. Exposition
   
   Answer: The Expose is not a component of the sonata form. The exposition, development, and recapitulation, however, are all components of a sonata.



2. How many sections are normally found in a sonata?
   
   1. 2 sections
   2. 3 sections
   3. 4 sections
   4. 5 sections
   
   Answer: There are normally 3 sections in a sonata: the exposition, development, and recapitulation.



3. How old was Mozart when he composed his first symphony?
   
   1. 5 years old
   2. 6 years old
   3. 8 years old
   4. 10 years old
   
   Answer: Mozart was 8 years old when he composed his first symphony.



4. How many themes are usually introduced in the exposition section of the sonata?
   
   1. 1 theme
   2. 2 themes
   3. 3 themes
   4. None
   
   Answer: Usually, 2 themes are introduced in the exposition section of the sonata.



5. What is the term given to someone that exhibits great ability in something (sometimes at a very young age)?
   
   1. Expert
   2. Manager
   3. Prodigy
   4. Composer
   
   Answer: Mozart was called a child prodigy because he exhibited great ability in composing and performing at a very young age. He meets this criteria because his talent was discovered prior to the age of 10.



6. Mozart was born in ______ Austria, on January 27, 1756.
   
   1. Salzburg
   2. Vienna
   3. Munich
      
   4. Innsbruck
   
   Answer: a. Salzburg



7. "Mozarts Geburtshaus" which means "Mozart's ______" is now a museum dedicated to his life.
   
   1. House
   2. Garage
   3. Hotel
   4. Birthplace
   
   Answer: d. Birthplace



8. By the age of 5, Mozart was an accomplished ______ (an early piano) player.
   
   1. Drum
   2. Marimba
   3. Clavier
   4. Violin
   
   Answer: c. Clavier



9. At the age of 6, Mozart was ______ his own music.
   
   1. Composing
   2. Designing
   3. Coloring
   4. Printing
   
   Answer: a. Composing



10. A young Mozart toured ______ under the direction of his father and performed for most of the crown royalty.
    
    1. America
    2. Europe
    3. Canada
    4. Mexico
    
    Answer: b. Europe



11. Mozart’s father, Leopold, also served as his ______teacher.
    
    1. Math
       
    2. Science
    3. Music
    4. Art
    
    Answer: c. Music



12. Mozart’s first job was as the court______to the Archbishop in Salzburg, Austria.
    
    1. Organist
       
    2. Reporter
    3. Violinist
    4. Jester
    
    Answer: a. Organist
    



13. Mozart composed over ______ pieces ranging from piano compositions to symphonies and operas.
    
    1. 625
    2. 2,000
    3. 5
    4. 100,000
    
    Answer: a. 625



14. Mozart married his wife ______, a singer, in 1782, and the couple moved to Vienna, Austria.
    
    1. Constanze
    2. Gertrude
    3. Elizabeth
    4. Rebekah
    
    Answer: a. Constanze



15. Mozart and his wife had six children (4 boys and 2 girls) but only ______survived infancy.
    
    1. 4
    2. 2
    3. None
    4. 6
       
    
    Answer: b. 2



16. ______ ____ _______ was responsible for cataloguing Mozart’s extensive collection of works.
    
    1. Leopold van Mozart
    2. Ludwig van Beethoven
    3. Aaron van Copland
    4. Ludwig von Köchel
    
    Answer: d. Ludwig von Köchel



17. Mozart died from a ______.
    
    1. Car accident
    2. Stroke
       
    3. Fever
    4. Heart Attack
    
    Answer: c. Fever



18. Mozart died on December 5, ______.
    
    1. 2018
    2. 1791
    3. 1956
    4. 1813
    
    Answer: b. 1791



19. Mozart died in ______, Austria.
    
    1. Vienna
    2. Salzburg
    3. Munich
    4. Innsbruck
    
    Answer: a. Vienna



20. In Austria, Mozart’s ______ is still used on storefronts, products, postage stamps and even money.
    
    1. House
    2. Wife
    3. Portrait
    4. Studio
    
    Answer: c. Portrait

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