Which one of the following is characteristic of Brahms's compositions?
A. Hollow sounds and dissonant melodies
B. Well-organized and well-developed themes
C. Feeling of self-pity and despair
D. Radical innovations
i think the answer is (B) or (D)im leaning more towards (D) but i think they both could be the right answer?
The _______ chant was incorporated into several musical works of the Romantic period.
A. Kyrie
B. Agnus dei
C. Credo
D. Dies irae
also i think the answer here is (D) from what read i think it might be right, just wanting to check my answer
Which of the following Russian composers was least concerned with nationalism?
A. Rimsky-Korsakov
B. Mussorgsky
C. Glinka
D. Tchaikovsky
okay on this one i think the answer is either (B) or (C), im really not to certain... i've been re-reading the text in my book, but its really no right to the point?
P.S. For #2, I tend to choose C. Credo
Sra
To determine the characteristic of Brahms's compositions, let's carefully consider each option:
A. Hollow sounds and dissonant melodies: This option is not characteristic of Brahms's compositions. Brahms typically created rich and sonorous textures with well-crafted melodies, rather than hollow sounds or dissonant melodies.
B. Well-organized and well-developed themes: This option is indeed characteristic of Brahms's compositions. Brahms was known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to develop thematic material in a structured and organized way.
C. Feeling of self-pity and despair: This option is not typically associated with Brahms's compositions. While Brahms did have deep emotions and occasionally explored more solemn themes in his music, self-pity and despair are not central to his overall musical style.
D. Radical innovations: This option is not typically associated with Brahms's compositions. Brahms was more inclined towards traditional forms and techniques, and his compositions are often seen as extensions of the Classical tradition rather than radical departures from it.
Considering these explanations, option B, "Well-organized and well-developed themes," is the most accurate characteristic of Brahms's compositions. While option D could be subjective to some extent, the consensus is that Brahms focused more on traditional forms rather than radical innovations.