RCM ARCT History Terms Questions and 100% Verified Answers| 2025/2026
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RCM ARCT History Terms Questions and
100% Verified Answers| 2025/2026
Which composer is known for his innovative piano music, such as the "Études" and "Nocturnes,"
which blend lyricism with virtuosic technique?
Frédéric Chopin.
What is the title of Beethoven's symphony that marks the tr...
RCM ARCT History Terms Questions and
100% Verified Answers| 2025/2026
Which composer is known for his innovative piano music, such as the "Études" and "Nocturnes,"
which blend lyricism with virtuosic technique?
Frédéric Chopin.
What is the title of Beethoven's symphony that marks the transition from the Classical to the
Romantic period, particularly due to its expansive structure and emotional depth?
Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, "Eroica."
Which of Franz Schubert's works is a quintessential example of the Lieder genre, featuring
lyrical beauty and expressive use of piano and voice?
"Gretchen am Spinnrade," Op. 2.
What specific aspect of Mozart’s compositional style is evident in his final opera, "The Magic
Flute"?
His mastery of blending opera seria and opera buffa elements, alongside the use of profound
symbolism and Masonic influences.
Which major work by Richard Wagner revolutionized opera by using "leitmotifs," or recurring
musical themes associated with characters or ideas?
"The Ring Cycle" (Der Ring des Nibelungen).
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,Which composer is often credited with defining the Romantic era in music, particularly with his
"Symphonie Fantastique," which employs programmatic elements and vivid orchestration?
Hector Berlioz.
Which piece by Johannes Brahms is considered one of the defining works of the Romantic
symphonic repertoire, featuring complex thematic development and emotional depth?
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68.
What unique feature of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s ballet "Swan Lake" contributed to its
enduring popularity and significance in the classical music canon?
Its innovative use of thematic transformation and emotional expressiveness through
orchestration.
What is the name of the symphony by Gustav Mahler that is known for its massive scale,
thematic scope, and use of vocal and instrumental forces in a blend of personal and philosophical
themes?
Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, "Resurrection."
Which of Claude Debussy’s works is often associated with the impressionist movement,
demonstrating innovative use of tonality and texture?
"Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune."
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,Which of the following works by Johann Sebastian Bach showcases the composer’s mastery of
counterpoint and the fugue form?
"The Art of Fugue" (Die Kunst der Fuge), BWV 1080.
What is the title of the orchestral work by Sergei Rachmaninoff that is one of the most famous
and frequently performed piano concertos in the repertoire?
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18.
In which opera does Giuseppe Verdi use the characters of political and religious figures to
explore themes of power, betrayal, and love?
"Don Carlo."
Which composer’s symphonic works are known for their development of thematic material,
often utilizing folk-like themes, particularly in "The New World Symphony"?
Antonín Dvořák.
Which major piano work by Franz Liszt features virtuosic technical demands and has become a
benchmark for advanced pianists?
"Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2."
Which of Benjamin Britten’s operas exemplifies his ability to combine modernism with
traditional operatic forms, particularly in works such as "Peter Grimes"?
"Peter Grimes."
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, Which of Ludwig van Beethoven’s symphonies marked a profound departure from classical
norms, particularly with its use of choral forces in the final movement?
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125, "Ode to Joy."
Which composition by Gustav Holst is a suite that uses the astrological planets as a basis for
creating distinctive musical character portraits?
"The Planets."
What is the title of the chamber music work by Johannes Brahms that features a complex
thematic structure and is renowned for its warmth and depth?
Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34.
Which composer’s work is famous for its lush orchestration and depiction of night, notably in the
piece "La Mer"?
Claude Debussy.
Which Russian composer’s works are marked by expansive, lyrical themes, as seen in his
"Symphony No. 5" and "Romeo and Juliet" overture-fantasy?
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
What work by Igor Stravinsky was controversial for its dissonance and primitive energy, yet
became a defining piece of 20th-century music?
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