Introduction to Music Education

Quiz #1

Name: Ray Nonn Mallorca

Directions: Answer the following statements after listening to the compositions listed below.

a) Determine whether the title of the compositions is connected to the music itself.
b) Identify its referential, expressive, and formal qualities.

Connection of title Referential Expressive Formal elements

and music elements elements
1. Revolutionary Revolution and fast movement. It refers to It The running notes and
Etude by Chopin Connected something aggravates intense bass part portrays
intense the emotion tension
2. Moonlight Sonata The sound of the piece seems to portray has a dark and Seems to The composer really
(1st mvt) by a moonlit night. sad mood. paint a sad established this piece to be
Beethoven story associated with the moon
3. Eine Kleine Little night music in my opinion is a Rich and Calmness The main theme or motif of
Nachtmusik (1st music that is perfect for an evening Elegance and the song really stays with the
mvt) by Mozart social gathering and dancing. It is a good relaxation ears of the listeners
title for the music.
4. Rodeo by A. For me, I find it difficult to associate it Happy and Festive and Even the piece seems to be
Copland with rodeo. majestic mood celebratory made to enjoy, it sound very
and melodic complicated also.
lines
5. Papillon by I honestly do not know its relations to Seems to refer Playful and The staccato feel of the music
Schumann the piece. to a happy jumpy makes it danceable because
event or of its playful elements.
memory