List A

Question 1

What are some facts about Boehm

Answer 1

• he was a flautist
• he invented the type of flute that became the basis for the modern day flute
• most of his compositions are based in the song style (eg. operatic arias and folk songs)

Question 2

What are some of Boehm’s well known works?

Answer 2

• Grande Polonaise
• Variations on a Waltz by Schubert
• His studies

Question 3

What time period(s) was the composer from and what are genres typical of it/them

Answer 3

Classical:
- simplicity and elegance
- structural clarity
- more symphonies, concertos and solo instrumental pieces

Romantic:
- drama and expression
- Tchaicovsky, Brahms and Mahler
- use of chromatic harmonies and dissonances
- extensive symphonies

Question 4

What form is it

Answer 4

Loosely ternary

Question 5

What is the key and what are the main modulations

Answer 5

Key: A minor
Modulations:
- F major
- C major
- E minor

Question 6

What is a caprice and how is it different to an Etude?

Answer 6

• a caprice is a loosely structured and lively piece whereas a study focuses on working on one specific skill

Question 7

Allegro?

Answer 7

Fast and lively

Question 8

Caesura

Answer 8

Break or interruption