Diminution refers to a. arranging a work for full orchestra ...

[Destiiny22]

Diminution refers to
 
 

a. arranging a work for full orchestra for a small orchestra
  b. a theme with its note values cut in half
  c. a theme with its note values doubled
  d. playing a theme softly
  e. not repeating sections of a work

Question 2

Brahms was considered by some nineteenthcentury musicians to be out of date because
  he

 
 

a. admired J.S. Bach's music
  b. disliked Wagner and his music
  c. often used the same forms as composers in the Classical period
  d. did not compose operas
  e. was anxious that only his better works be published

[hanadaa]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: b.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: c.

[Destiiny22]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bimper21]

Gracias!