Question

what is the most famous new text for the melody from the second movement of
\germany above all else\
\purple haze\
\twinkle, twinkle, little star\
\god save the king\

16 multiple choice 1 point
what made haydns warm public reception in london so unusual for him?
many of the esterháza musicians accompanied him to perform his music.
his music had sold very poorly in england.
english critics had previously spurned his music.
only a few months earlier he had been a servant at esterháza.

17 multiple choice 1 point
when compared to modern pianos, the piano in mozarts day
used a plucking mechanism rather than hammers
had a more strident sound because of its metal frame
was a more delicate instrument that used leather-covered hammers
was no different

18 multiple choice 1 point
which instrumental ensemble consists of strings and woodwinds?

Explanation:

Identify the first question context

The top question is partially cut off but asks: "What is the most famous new text for the melody from the second movement of [Haydn's Emperor Quartet]?"
Using the Haydn Emperor Quartet knowledge point, the second movement contains the melody of "Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser" (God Save Emperor Francis), which later became the melody for the German national anthem, "Deutschlandlied" ("Germany Above All Else").

Analyze Haydn's London reception

Using the Haydn Biography knowledge point

• Haydn spent decades as a court servant for the Esterházy family under strict patronage.
• His transition to a celebrated public figure in London was a stark contrast to his life as a servant.
• Therefore, the correct option is "Only a few months earlier he had been a servant at Esterháza."

Compare Mozart-era pianos to modern pianos

Using the Keyboard Instruments knowledge point

• Pianos in Mozart's day (fortepianos) had wooden frames, light action, and leather-covered hammers.
• This produced a much more delicate, softer, and clearer sound compared to the heavy, metal-framed modern piano with felt-covered hammers.
• Therefore, the correct option is "was a more delicate instrument that used leather-covered hammers."

Answer:

Question 15

• (A) "Germany Above All Else" (Correct answer)
• (B) "Purple Haze"
• (C) "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"
• (D) "God Save the King"

Question 16

• (A) Many of the Esterháza musicians accompanied him to perform his music.
• (B) His music had sold very poorly in England.
• (C) English critics had previously spurned his music.
• (D) Only a few months earlier he had been a servant at Esterháza. (Correct answer)

Question 17

• (A) used a plucking mechanism rather than hammers
• (B) had a more strident sound because of its metal frame
• (C) was a more delicate instrument that used leather-covered hammers (Correct answer)
• (D) was no different