Question

29 multiple choice 1 point
which of the following acts as antecedent in the melody of the second movement of haydns string quartet in c
phrases a and b
phrase b only
phrases a, b, and c
phrase a only

30 multiple choice 1 point
which of the following is a characteristic of periodic phrase structure?
a consequent phrase is followed by two antecedent phrases.
the consequent phrase ends with the equivalent of a comma.
one or more antecedent phrases are followed by one or more consequent phrases.
an antecedent phrase must be followed by at least two consequent phrases.

Explanation:

Analyze the structure of Haydn's Emperor Quartet melody

In the second movement of Haydn's String Quartet in C major, Op. 76, No. 3 ("Emperor"), the theme is structured using Classical Period Phrase Structure. The melody consists of five phrases: A, A, B, C, C (often analyzed as \(aabcc\)). The first phrase (phrase A) acts as the antecedent, ending on a half cadence (or imperfect authentic cadence), which is immediately repeated. Thus, phrase A acts as the antecedent.

Evaluate options for Question 29

• "phrases A and B": Incorrect, as phrase B serves a different function leading toward the climax.
• "phrase B only": Incorrect.
• "phrases A, B, and C": Incorrect.
• "phrase A only": Correct, as phrase A establishes the opening question (antecedent) of the periodic structure.

Define periodic phrase structure

Using the Classical Period Phrase Structure knowledge point, a musical period is a structural unit typically consisting of an antecedent phrase (which ends with an inconclusive cadence, like a comma) followed by a consequent phrase (which ends with a conclusive cadence, like a period). More broadly, it is characterized by one or more antecedent phrases being answered or followed by one or more consequent phrases.

Evaluate options for Question 30

• "A consequent phrase is followed by two antecedent phrases": Incorrect, the antecedent comes first.
• "The consequent phrase ends with the equivalent of a comma": Incorrect, the antecedent ends with a comma-like cadence, while the consequent ends with a period-like conclusive cadence.
• "One or more antecedent phrases are followed by one or more consequent phrases": Correct, this describes the fundamental structural relationship of a period.
• "An antecedent phrase must be followed by at least two consequent phrases": Incorrect, a single consequent is standard.

Answer:

Question 29

• (A) phrases A and B
• (B) phrase B only
• (C) phrases A, B, and C
• (D) phrase A only (Correct answer)

Question 30

• (A) A consequent phrase is followed by two antecedent phrases.
• (B) The consequent phrase ends with the equivalent of a comma.
• (C) One or more antecedent phrases are followed by one or more consequent phrases. (Correct answer)
• (D) An antecedent phrase must be followed by at least two consequent phrases.