What gives the Swan Theme a strong sense of agitation? a) the ...

[acc299]

What gives the Swan Theme a strong sense of agitation?
 
  a) the timbre of the solo oboe
  b) the syncopated accompaniment in the strings
  c) its arch-like melodic contour
  d) the timbre of the solo flute

Question 2

How are Wagner's Leitmotif ideas developed in musical ways?
 
  a) in similar ways to the themes of a sonata-form movement
  b) using ritornello principle
  c) through declamatory recitative
  d) using pervading heterophony

[Kedrick2014]

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a

[acc299]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ebonylittles]

Great answer, keep it coming