Haydn 104.4

Question 1

What is the key of Haydn’s Symphony No. 104 4th movement?

Answer 1

D major

Question 2

True or False: The 4th movement of Haydn’s Symphony No. 104 is a slow adagio.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The 4th movement of Haydn’s Symphony No. 104 is characterised as a _____ form.

Answer 3

Sonata

Question 4

What is the main theme of the 4th movement often referred to?

Answer 4

The ‘Folk Tune’ theme

Question 5

What rhythmic feature is prominent in the 4th movement?

Answer 5

Dotted rhythms

Question 6

Short Answer: How does Haydn create contrast in the 4th movement?

Answer 6

Through dynamic shifts and contrasting themes

Question 7

What key change occurs in the B section of the Rondo?

Answer 7

Modulation to B minor

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The 4th movement is known for its _____ energy and lively character.

Answer 8

Joyful

Question 9

What is the significance of the ‘Folk Tune’ theme in the context of the movement?

Answer 9

It reflects Haydn’s connection to popular music and culture.

Question 10

True or False: The 4th movement features a coda that revisits the main theme.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Identify one way Haydn uses orchestration to enhance the 4th movement.

Answer 11

By using contrasting timbres between strings and woodwinds.

Question 12

Short Answer: What emotional effect does the 4th movement aim to evoke?

Answer 12

A sense of celebration and joy.

Question 13

What is the term used to describe a musical work that focuses on a single theme?

Answer 13

Monothematic

Question 14

What is a notable change observed between sections S2a and S2b?

Answer 14

Change of mood

Question 15

What musical technique involves reorchestrating and varying textures and section lengths during recapitulation?

Answer 15

Reorchestration

Question 16

Which harmonic concept involves a sequence of chords based on the interval of a fifth?

Answer 16

Circle of 5ths

Question 17

Name some typical features of Haydn’s music.

Answer 17

• Remote keys
• Unexpected cadences
• Neapolitan chords
• Use of silence

Question 18

What compositional technique is characterized by breaking melodies into smaller fragments?

Answer 18

Melodic fragmentation

Question 19

What style of interaction is emphasized in the development of musical themes?

Answer 19

Dialogue

Question 20

What kind of feel does the movement exhibit, reminiscent of traditional music?

Answer 20

Folk and dance feel

Question 21

What is introduced in Bar 11?

Answer 21

Start of countermelody in Violin II

Question 22

What musical technique is used in Bar 19?

Answer 22

Mannheim hammerstrokes with ‘x’ theme

Question 23

What happens in Bar 31 regarding the key?

Answer 23

Move away from D major with C naturals in S1

Question 24

What is a Neapolitan chord?

Answer 24

F major chord in root position within E major key

Neapolitan chords are typically used in classical music to create tension.

Question 25

What occurs in Bar 54?

Answer 25

Violin I and Violin II have swapped roles from S1A

Question 26

What theme is heavily developed starting in Bar 65?

Answer 26

'Y' theme

Question 27

What chord progression is typical in Bars 82-83?

Answer 27

Ic - V7 progression

Question 28

What type of cadence occurs in Bars 83-84?

Answer 28

Interrupted cadence heading towards Bm

Question 29

What musical concept is featured in Bars 84-90.1?

Answer 29

Circle of 5ths

Question 30

What do Bars 85 and 87-90 include at the beginning?

Answer 30

Accented passing notes in Violin I and Bassoon

Question 31

What is introduced in Bar 102?

Answer 31

Rhythmically diminished version of S1 in Violin I and Flute I

Question 32

What begins in Bar 108?

Answer 32

Start of codetta theme with octave unison and 'x' theme

Question 33

What is fused with the codetta theme in Bar 118-124?

Answer 33

S2A in Violin II ## Footnote The codetta theme is combined with S2A in Violin II and then followed by an octave ‘theme’ in Violin I.

Question 34

Which theme is heavily developed in Bar 129?

Answer 34

‘Y’ theme ## Footnote The ‘Y’ theme is accompanied by the ‘x’ theme.

Question 35

List the chords in the progression from Bar 149 to 156.

Answer 35

* A sharp dim 7 chord * A dim 7 chord * Em 1st inversion * German augmented 6 * F sharp major transition theme ## Footnote The F sharp major transition theme is a down a tone from the Exposition.

Question 36

What type of chord is introduced in Bar 158.3?

Answer 36

Neapolitan chord ## Footnote This is a G major chord but in root position, with the key being F sharp major at this point.

Question 37

What happens to S2B in Bar 167?

Answer 37

Tone higher than before and extended ## Footnote This indicates a development in the melodic line.

Question 38

What chord is played in Bar 181?

Answer 38

D sharp diminished chord ## Footnote This chord creates a tension leading into the next progression.

Question 39

What chord is introduced in Bar 183?

Answer 39

D7 chord ## Footnote This represents a strange progression from the previous chord.

Question 40

What chord is in second inversion in Bar 185?

Answer 40

F sharp minor ## Footnote This also represents a strange progression from the previous chord.

Question 41

What is the cadence created in Bars 185-192?

Answer 41

C sharp pedal finishing with C sharp 7 chord ## Footnote This creates a strange cadence back to D major, which should be A7 rather than C sharp 7.

Question 42

How many bars shorter is the section from bars 195-202 compared to the Exposition?

Answer 42

8 bars shorter ## Footnote S1 is not repeated up the octave as it was in the Exposition and has fuller orchestration.

Question 43

What happens to the second part of the transition at bar 211?

Answer 43

Omitted; now 18 bars long instead of 35 ## Footnote Replaced with an extended idea of bars 206.4-210.4 but with C naturals.

Question 44

Which instruments are used for the re-orchestrated theme at bar 221?

Answer 44

Horns, bassoons, and lower strings ## Footnote The theme is now presented in a different orchestration.

Question 45

What is notable about the transition section at bar 232?

Answer 45

Put back in from bars 44-52, featuring 'z' but in A major ## Footnote This indicates a shift in key and thematic material.

Question 46

What occurs at bar 247 regarding S2B?

Answer 46

S2B returns with inclusion of flute scales ## Footnote Starts in E minor and is the same length as Exposition S2B.

Question 47

What unexpected chord starts in Bar 264?

Answer 47

E7 in 2nd inversion ## Footnote This chord is unexpected as a D major was anticipated.

Question 48

What returns in Bar 264?

Answer 48

Codetta and S1 ## Footnote This indicates a return to previously established musical themes.

Question 49

What ensemble is featured in Bar 275.4?

Answer 49

Woodwind trio ## Footnote This section highlights the woodwind instruments specifically.

Question 50

What key is the piece in during Bar 287?

Answer 50

D minor ## Footnote The section has a Sturm und Drang feel.

Question 51

What type of movement occurs in Bar 287?

Answer 51

Tutti with quaver movement ## Footnote This indicates a full ensemble playing with a specific rhythmic pattern.

Question 52

What is the rhythmic section in Bars 293 to 300 leading back to?

Answer 52

D major for Bar 301 ## Footnote This section transitions the piece back to a major key.

Question 53

What rhythmic element returns in Bar 301?

Answer 53

Bar 76 motor rhythms ## Footnote This refers to a previously established rhythmic motif.

Question 54

What is referenced at Bar 307?

Answer 54

'x' with final reference to S1 ## Footnote This suggests a thematic conclusion and recall of motifs.

Question 55

What is described at the end of the piece?

Answer 55

'stamping' of 'x', references to 'y' theme ## Footnote This includes typical triplets and a ff perfect cadence played tutti.