How does the Pathétique sonata reflect a sense of emotional outburst and struggle? What provides a sense of control
and order in this composition?
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: introduction suggests ominous foreboding; the rumbling bass suggests anxiety; extremes of dynamics, tempo,
and range suggest impetuous passion and intensity; form offers a measure of control
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A.monotheism B. hieratic scale C. social perspective D. anthropomorphism
__________ are new subjects that arose during the seventeenth century
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What was the typical aria form in the cantata française?
A) binary B) rondo C) da capo D) strophic variation
What is the commonly suggested reasoning for the careful arrangement of key pyramids at Teotihuacán?
A. Related to the calendar of the gods B. Related to astronomical phenomena C. Related to the topography of the area D. Related to the legend of the king