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Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K 252 Flashcards

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What genre is <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

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serenade for strings (chamber music)

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Wha tare the performing forces for <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

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double string quartet (with optional double bass)

often performed by a string orchestra

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When was <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i> composed?

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1787

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What is the key of the <u>First Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

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G major

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What is the form of the <u>First Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

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sonata form

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What is the tempo of the <u>First Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

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<i>Allegro</i>

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What is the time signature of the <u>First Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

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C

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What chords does the <b>First Theme</b> of the <b>Exposition</b> in the <u>First Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i> outline?

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in unison, tonic, then dominant 7th chords

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What is the texture of the <b>First Theme</b> of the <b>Exposition</b> in the <u>First Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

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homophonic

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Which instrument play the melodic line in the <b>First Theme</b> of the <b>Exposition</b> in the <u>First Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

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violin

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What key does the <b>Bridge</b> of the <b>Exposition</b> in the <u>First Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i> modulate to?

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D major (dominant)

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How does the first violins lead to D major in the <b>Bridge</b> of the <b>Exposition</b> in the <u>First Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

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violins outline G major <b>triad</b>,

followed by ascending scale leading to D major

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Is the Second Theme a theme group in the <b>Exposition</b> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

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yes, 2 themes

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How does the melody begin in the <u>Second Theme Groups - <b>(2a)</b></u> of the <b>Exposition</b> in the <u>First Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

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melody begins with a <b>frisky downward turn</b>

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What are the features of the frisky downward turns in the <u>Second Theme Groups - <b>(2a)</b></u> of the <b>Exposition</b> in the <u>First Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

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triplet figure and <i>piano</i> dynamic level

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What quality does the <u>Second Theme Groups - <b>(2b)</b></u> of the <b>Exposition</b> in the <u>First Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i> create?

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repeated 8th-note figures creates an insistent quality

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How does the <b>Codetta</b> of the <b>Exposition</b> in the <u>First Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i> end the Exposition?

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instruments briefly play in unison,

end with a strong perfect cadence in D major (dom)

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What thematic material does the <b>Development</b> in the <u>First Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i> begin with?

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theme 1 material in D major

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How does the <b>Development</b> in the <u>First Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i> manipulate theme 2 material?

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theme <b>2b</b> material in C major (not D major)

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What happens near the end of the <b>Development</b> in the <u>First Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

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<b>dominant preparation</b>,

prepare listener for return of the main theme in tonic key

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How does the <b>Recapitulation</b> in the <u>First Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i> return the first theme?

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exactly as it’s presented in exposition

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How does the <b>Development</b> in the <u>First Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i> return the <b>bridge</b>?

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unexpectedly bridge cadences in D major

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How does the <b>Development</b> in the <u>First Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i> return the <b>second theme</b>?

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returns key back to G major

24
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How does the <b>Development</b> in the <u>First Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i> return the <i><b>Codetta</b></i>?

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<i>coda</i> grows out of <i>codetta</i> with reference to 1st theme

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What is the key of the <u>Second Movement (<i>Romanza</i>)</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

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C major

26
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What is the form of the <u>Second Movement (<i>Romanza</i>)</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

A

Rondo for (ABACA <i>Coda</i>)

27
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What is the tempo for <u>Second Movement (<i>Romanza</i>)</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

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<i>Andante</i>

28
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What is the time signature for <u>Second Movement (<i>Romanza</i>)</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

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cut time C/

29
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What is the character of <b>Section A</b> of the <u>Second Movement (<i>Romanza</i>)</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

A

lyrical,
elegant,
understated,
simple

30
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What does the <b>Section A</b> of the <u>Second Movement (<i>Romanza</i>)</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i> <b>unfold under</b>?

A

tonic pedal

31
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How is balance achieved in <b>Section A</b> of the <u>Second Movement (<i>Romanza</i>)</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

A

four-measure phrases with <b>clear-cut cadences</b>

32
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What is the <b>internal structure</b> of <b>Section A</b> of the <u>Second Movement (<i>Romanza</i>)</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

A

rounded binary

33
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What are the rhythms like in <b>Section B</b> of the <u>Second Movement (<i>Romanza</i>)</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

A

more active rhythm

34
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What is added to the melodic lines in <b>Section B</b> of the <u>Second Movement (<i>Romanza</i>)</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

A

embellishments

35
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What is the new key in <b>Section C</b> of the <u>Second Movement (<i>Romanza</i>)</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

A

C minor (tonic minor)

36
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What are the <b>outer parts</b> like in <b>Section C</b> of the <u>Second Movement (<i>Romanza</i>)</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

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imitative dialogue

37
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What are the <b>inner voices</b> like in <b>Section C</b> of the <u>Second Movement (<i>Romanza</i>)</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

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repeated 16th-note figures

38
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What material does the <b><i>Coda</i></b> of the <u>Second Movement (<i>Romanza</i>)</u> grow out of from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

A

Section A material

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What is the key of the <u>Third Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

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G major

40
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What is the form of the <u>Third Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

A

ABA (ternary)

41
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What is the tempo of the <u>Third Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

A

<i>Allegretto</i>

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What is the time signature for <u>Third Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

A

3/4

43
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What is the <b>internal structure</b> of the <b>Menuet</b> of the <u>Third Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

A

rounded binary

44
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What are the phrases like in the <b>Menuet</b> of the <u>Third Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

A

typically four measures long

45
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What is the character of the <b>Menuet</b> of the <u>Third Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

A

f dynamic, robust character

46
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What quality does the <b>rhythmic accentuation</b> reinforce in the <b>Menuet</b> of the <u>Third Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

A

dance-like quality

47
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What is the new key of the <b>Trio</b> of the <u>Third Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

A

D major (dominant)

48
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How is contrast achieved in the <b>Trio</b> of the <u>Third Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

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<i>sotto voce</i>,
more lyrical,
<i>legato</i> lines,
more <b>chromatic inflections</b>

49
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What is the key of the <u>Fourth Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

A

G major

50
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What is the form of the <u>Fourth Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

A

sonata-rondo form

51
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What is the tempo of the <u>Fourth Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

A

<i>Allegro</i>

52
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What is the time signature of the <u>Fourth Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

A

cut time C/

53
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What character is the <b>First Theme</b> of the <u>Fourth Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

A

spirited, light-hearted

54
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How does the <b>First Theme</b> of the <u>Fourth Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i> open?

A

opens with a <b>rocket theme</b> that outlines tonic <i>arpeggio</i>

55
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How does the <b>Second Theme</b> of the <u>Fourth Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

A

downward turn of a <b>minor sixth</b>

56
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What is the motion in the <b>Second Theme</b> of the <u>Fourth Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i> like?

A

stepwise motion

57
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What embellishment does the <b>Second Theme</b> of the <u>Fourth Movement</u> from <i>Eine Kleine Nachtmusik</i>?

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chromatic embellishments

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