listening quiz 8

Question 1

flute opening, woodwinds and brass, moving eighth notes

trumpet opening

Answer 1

Igor Stravinsky Octour mvt. 1 “Sinfonia” 1923

Question 2

piano opening, followed by strings, major

Answer 2

Francis Poulenc, Concerto for Two Piano and Orchestra in D minor, mt. 2 (1931)

Question 3

syncopate one piano, atonal, funky, ending is very bangy

Answer 3

Arnold Schoenberg Prelude from Piano Suite, Op. 25 1921-23

Question 4

softer, piano, trills,

Answer 4

Arnold Schoenberg Minute from Piano Suite, 1921–23

Question 5

back to syncopation, faster, more notes

Answer 5

Arnold Schoenberg trio from Piano Suite 1921-23

Question 6

birds, strings, suspense, tom tom in back

Answer 6

Ottorino Respighi I pini di Roma mvt 4 “ I pini dell Via Appia” 1923-24

Question 7

soft string opening, suspense, dark strings background, minor feel

Answer 7

Bela Bartok, Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta mvt 1 (19137)

Question 8

sharp string opening with rests, strong brass, develops into major

Answer 8

Jean Sibelius, Finlandia (1899-1900)