Die Walkure quiz (act 1)

Questions on the first Act.

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What key is the opening music in?
D minor
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All 3 of the above motifs are in the lower register/ lower strings/ bass clef. This suggests...
Power
2 of 7
When Siegmund enters, he is linked with a motif similar to Wotan's spear. This suggests...
he is Wotan's son
3 of 7
How does Wagner symbolise that the storm has stopped?
Siegmund sings unaccompanied
4 of 7
In Act 1 Scene 3, on what instrument and note is the Hunding motif's rhythm first heard?
C on the timpani
5 of 7
What is the purpose of the pedal A in this scene?
allow the music to change chords while building up tension.
6 of 7
The E major Valhalla motif is used when Sieglinde mentions an old man clad in grey. The person she is describing is...
Wotan
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Card 2

Front

All 3 of the above motifs are in the lower register/ lower strings/ bass clef. This suggests...

Back

Power

Card 3

Front

When Siegmund enters, he is linked with a motif similar to Wotan's spear. This suggests...

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

How does Wagner symbolise that the storm has stopped?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

In Act 1 Scene 3, on what instrument and note is the Hunding motif's rhythm first heard?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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