Brahms' Style and Works

Question 1

Respected the Classical tradition using elements like ___, ___, and even ___

Answer 1

Sonata form, Theme and Variations, Passacaglia

Question 2

Inherited the legacy of German ___ tradition, and choral music reflects love of ___ and historical styles such as the music of __ and ___

Answer 2

Symphonic, Polyphony, Handel, Haydn

Question 3

Used contrapuntal elements such as ___, intricate ___, well-crafted ___, and frequent ___

Answer 3

Imitation, Voice leading, Bass lines, Pedal points

Question 4

Romantic features include ___ and ___ harmony and ___ ___

Answer 4

Modal, Chromatic, Unexpected modulations

Question 5

Unlike his peers, did not write ___ or ___

Answer 5

Programmatic music, Opera

Question 6

German ____ evident in his ____ settings and dances

Answer 6

Nationalism, Folk-song

Question 7

Used rhythmic elements such as ___, ___, ___, and ___ (particularly at cadence points)

Answer 7

Syncopation, Cross rhythms, Hemiola, Augmentation

Question 8

Piano writing has distinct characteristics including _____ chords, ___ chord motion, frequent ___, ___ textures, and _____ quality, often writing non-____

Answer 8

Widely spaced, Parallel, Chromaticism, Contrapuntal, Orchestral, Idiomatically

Question 9

Orchestral Works:

Answer 9

4 symphonies, “Academic Festival Overture”, “Tragic Overture”

Question 10

Concertos:

Answer 10

Violin, Violin and Cello, 2 Piano

Question 11

Chamber:

Answer 11

String quartets, Trios, Quartets, Quintets for variety of instruments, duo sonatas

Question 12

Piano:

Answer 12

Sonatas, Variations, Ballades, Rhapsodies, Fantasies, Intermezzos; piano duos and duets including “Hungarian Dances”

Question 13

Vocal:

Answer 13

Works with orchestra such as “Ein Deutsches Requiem”, “Alto Rhapsody”; song cycles and collections such as “Magelone”, “Four Serious Songs”, “Liebeslieder”; Part-songs, folk-song settings