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crobinson2013

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Which composition is based on a falling half-step motive, an interval used
  throughout the history of music to denote pain and suffering?


 
 

a. Haydns Quartet Op. 73, No. 3, the Emperor
  b. Beethovens Symphony No. 3, the Eroica
  c. Mozarts Don Giovanni
  d. Beethovens Pathtique Sonata
  e. Mozarts Symphony No. 40



Question 2

While this composition conveys an introspective mood of tragedy and despair, it
  is not related to a specific biographic event in the composers life. It was first
  performed in a casino, perhaps consoling those who had just lost a bundle of
  cash.


 
 

a. Mozarts Eine kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Night Music)
  b. Mozarts Don Giovanni
  c. Mozarts Symphony No. 40
  d. Haydns Symphony No. 94, the Surprise
  e. Beethovens Symphony No. 5



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bimper21

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Reply #1 on: Jul 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

C


crobinson2013

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Reply 2 on: Jul 25, 2018
Excellent

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