One of the most influential Baroque artists was ________, the designer of the piazza in front of St. Peter's Basilica.

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

True folk music is most often preserved by

A. recordings. B. notation. C. oral tradition. D. none of these.