Eine kleine Nachtmusik by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Vienna, Austria — 1787) — Questions and answers

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What does Eine kleine Nachtmusik mean?

Choices

  1. A Grand Symphony
  2. A Little Night Music ✓
  3. A Song for Strings
  4. A Big Concert

Answer: A Little Night Music

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What kind of piece did Count Johann Esterházy ask Mozart to write?

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  1. A serious opera
  2. A charming and delightful serenade ✓
  3. A dramatic symphony
  4. A sad lullaby

Answer: A charming and delightful serenade

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How did Count Esterházy react to Eine kleine Nachtmusik at his party?

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  1. He was disappointed.
  2. He thought it was too loud.
  3. He exclaimed it was magnificent. ✓
  4. He asked Mozart to stop playing.

Answer: He exclaimed it was magnificent.

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Even though Eine kleine Nachtmusik was a success, what did Mozart feel a pang of?

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  1. Excitement
  2. Joy
  3. Melancholy ✓
  4. Anger

Answer: Melancholy

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What did a music critic write about Eine kleine Nachtmusik in a newspaper?

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  1. "It is boring."
  2. "It is too short."
  3. "It is timeless." ✓
  4. "It is forgotten."

Answer: "It is timeless."

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Where can Eine kleine Nachtmusik melodies be heard today?

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  1. Only in classical music concerts
  2. In films, television shows, and commercials ✓
  3. Only in Mozart's hometown
  4. Just in old records

Answer: In films, television shows, and commercials

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