Question

12 multiple choice 1 point
the cadenza is a moment when a soloist can display his or
sight-reading talent
declamatory recitative
ensemble playing
virtuosity

13 multiple choice 1 point
the development section of a sonata form ______.
presents themes in their original forms
is generally harmonically unstable
falls after the recapitulation
always stays in the tonic throughout

14 multiple choice 1 point
the exposition of a sonata form always ______.
modulates to a secondary key area
uses word-painting to create drama

Explanation:

Analyze Question 12

The question asks what a soloist displays during a cadenza. A cadenza is a virtuosic, often improvised solo passage near the end of a concerto movement. It allows the soloist to showcase their technical skill and artistic flair. Therefore, the correct option is "virtuosity".

Analyze Question 13

The question asks about the characteristics of the development section in sonata form. The development section is known for taking themes from the exposition and transforming them through various keys, making it highly dramatic and harmonically unstable. It does not present themes in their original forms (which happens in the exposition/recapitulation), it falls before the recapitulation, and it avoids staying in the tonic key. Therefore, the correct option is "is generally harmonically unstable".

Analyze Question 14

The question asks about a defining feature of the exposition in sonata form. The exposition introduces the primary thematic material. A crucial structural element of the classical exposition is the transition from the tonic key to a secondary key area (usually the dominant in major keys, or the relative major in minor keys) to establish harmonic tension. Therefore, the correct option is "modulates to a secondary key area".

Answer:

Question 12

• sight-reading talent
• declamatory recitative
• ensemble playing
• virtuosity (Correct answer)

Question 13

• presents themes in their original forms
• is generally harmonically unstable (Correct answer)
• falls after the recapitulation
• always stays in the tonic throughout

Question 14

• modulates to a secondary key area (Correct answer)
• uses word-painting to create drama