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cartlidgeashley

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What is the basis for the main theme in the finale of Brahms's Fourth Symphony?
 
  a) a melody from a Beethoven Symphony
  b) an ostinato from a Bach Cantata
  c) the tenor from a mass by Palestrina
  d) a popular waltz tune by Johann Strauss, Jr.

Question 2

This composition is marked by?
 
  a) an overall indifference to the verbal text
  b) text painting on at the end of major sections
  c) vivid word (text) painting
  d) the use of what is known as eye music



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c



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