Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K 525 (Mozart)

Question 1

characteristic features

Answer 1

symmetrical phrases, diatonic harmony, clarity of texture, charming character

Question 2

date of composition

Answer 2

1787

Question 3

genre

Answer 3

serenade for strings (chamber music)

Question 4

performing forces

Answer 4

double string quartet, optional double bass

Question 5

overall structure

Answer 5

4 movements, sonata cycle

Question 6

1: form

Answer 6

sonata form

Question 7

1: key

Answer 7

G major, then D major, then C major, then G major

Question 8

1: tempo

Answer 8

Allegro

Question 9

1: time sig

Answer 9

C

Question 10

1: character/mood

Answer 10

jubilant, lively, playful

Question 11

1: first line

Answer 11

outlines tonic, then dominant 7th chords

Question 12

2: name

Answer 12

romanza

Question 13

2: form

Answer 13

rondo form (ABACA Coda)

Question 14

2: key

Answer 14

C major, then C minor (section C), then C major (section A3)

Question 15

2: tempo

Answer 15

Andante

Question 16

2: time signature

Answer 16

Cut time (2/2)

Question 17

2: character/mood

Answer 17

lyrical, understated, elegant

Question 18

2: internal structure

Answer 18

rounded binary form

Question 19

3: form

Answer 19

ternary (ABA) (menuet-trio-menuet)

Question 20

3: key

Answer 20

G major, then D major (dominant, Trio), then G major (Menuet 2)

Question 21

3: tempo

Answer 21

Allegretto

Question 22

3: time signature

Answer 22

3/4

Question 23

3: character/mood

Answer 23

dynamic, robust, dance-like

Question 24

4: form

Answer 24

sonata-rondo form

Question 25

4: key

Answer 25

G major

Question 26

4: tempo

Answer 26

Allegro

Question 27

4: time signature

Answer 27

cut time (2/2)

Question 28

4: character/mood

Answer 28

spirited, light-hearted

Question 29

4: opening

Answer 29

rocket theme that outlines tonic arpeggio

Question 30

4: 2nd theme

Answer 30

begins with downward turn of a minor 6th, stepwise motion, and some chromatic embellishments

Question 31

review and reflection

Answer 31

influence of vocal melody (slow movements), clearly defined cadences (2nd mvmt), homophonic (1st mvmt)