Why did Haydn include the strong percussive stroke on a weak beat in the second movement of his "Surprise" Symphony?
a. to accentuate the downbeat
b. to develop the folk rhythms of the piece
c. to wake the sleeping audience
d. to finish on a dramatic note
Answer: c
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