Ch. 25 Intro To Music

the poet Rellstab shortly after the composer's death.
Explanation: The sonata was likely given its nickname by German music critic Ludwig Rellstab. In 1832, Rellstab wrote a review of the Moonlight Sonata in which he compared the first movement to moonlight shining on Lake Lucerne.

quasi una fantasia.
Explanation: Quasi una fantasia".The designation "Quasi una fantasia" is a bit misleading, as it suggests that the work is some sort of free-flowing fantasy. In reality, the work is quite tightly structured, with each of the four movements following a strict plan. However, the work does have a certain spontaneity and freedom that is reminiscent of a fantasy. The work is also quite innovative, particularly in its use of chromaticism. This was a new direction for Beethoven, and he was exploring new harmonic territory in this work."

piano and trumpet

all of the above
Explanation: The first movement of the Moonlight Sonata features a slow, dreamy melody that is punctuated by occasional fast, dramatic chords. The melody is often played in a higher register, while the chords are played in a lower register. This contrast creates a sense of tension and release that is central to the emotional power of the piece.

TRUE
Explanation: The Moonlight Sonata was first published in 1801 with the subtitle Sonata quasi una Fantasia." However, the work was not actually titled the "Moonlight Sonata" until 1832, when German music critic Ludwig Rellstab first used the nickname in reference to the work."

FALSE
Explanation: The sonata is a musical composition for one or two instruments, typically in three or four movements. The first movement is usually in sonata form, which is a three-part structure with an exposition, development, and recapitulation. The second and third movements are usually in contrasting forms, such as a minuet and trio or a scherzo and trio. The sonata form originated in the Baroque era, and the word sonata comes from the Italian word for a sound.""

FALSE
Explanation: The late style period of Beethoven's compositional career is typically considered to span the years 1814-1827. The piano sonata in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, was composed in 1801 and thus is an early work from this period. The work is characterized by Beethoven's use of innovative harmonic progressions and motivic development. The first movement, marked Adagio sostenuto, features a striking opening gesture in which the right hand plays a descending chromatic scale while the left hand sustains a C-sharp minor chord. This opening gesture is repeated several times throughout the movement, creating a sense of instability and tension. The second movement, marked Allegretto, is in stark contrast to the first movement, with its light, dance-like feel. The third and final movement, marked Presto agitato, is the most turbulent and emotionally charged of the three, with a driving energy that propels the music forward.

three
Explanation: Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata has three movements. The first is a slow, melancholy movement that reflects the moonlight. The second is a more upbeat, lively movement, and the third is a fast, energetic movement.

is a modified song form.
Explanation: The first movement of Beethoven's Piano Sonata in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2 is in sonata form. The first theme is in the tonic key of C-sharp minor, while the second theme is in the relative major key of E major. The development section features a number of modulations, eventually leading back to the recapitulation of the themes in the tonic key.

FALSE
Explanation: The first and last movements of this sonata are in the same key, and both are characterized by a feeling of yearning or nostalgia. There is a sense of longing in the melodic lines, and the harmony often creates a sense of yearning or nostalgia.

FALSE
Explanation:The first and last movements of this sonata are in the same key, and both are characterized by a feeling of yearning or nostalgia. There is a sense of longing in the melodic lines, and the harmony often creates a sense of yearning or nostalgia.

FALSE
Explanation: The first movement of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata is full of stormy virtuosity. The stormy virtuosity is a result of the many complex chords and fast tempos in the music. Beethoven was known for his complex and challenging music, and the Moonlight Sonata is no exception. The stormy virtuosity in the first movement makes it one of the most challenging and exciting pieces of music to listen to.

filled with restless emotion.
Explanation: The third movement of Beethoven's Piano Sonata in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, is in the form of a scherzo and trio. The scherzo is in 3/4 time and is marked Allegretto. The trio is in 2/4 time and is marked Presto agitato.

thirty-two
Explanation: Beethoven composed a total of 32 piano sonatas. These sonatas are considered to be some of the greatest works of music ever written for the piano.

a gentle scherzo and trio form.
Explanation: The second movement of Beethoven's Piano Sonata in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, is in the form of a scherzo and trio. The scherzo is in 3/8 time and is in the key of C-sharp minor, while the trio is in 3/4 time and is in the key of E major.