Aaron Copland: Saturday Night Waltz test questions - AQA

1

What happens in the story during movement 3, Saturday Night Waltz?

2

Rodeo was originally what type of composition?

3

Which instruments are omitted in Saturday Night Waltz?

4

The flute adds decoration by playing which type of ornament?

5

The ‘slow waltz’ melody is played by which woodwind instrument?

6

Which instrument is muted at figure 7?

7

The waltz theme first head at figure 2 played mezzo forte. When it returns at figure 11, what is the dynamic?

8

The introduction begins with double stopping. What is this?

9

How does Copland transform the original melody?

10

What is the overall form of the movement?