Initial Response
The multi-movement cycle was one of the most important developments in Classical music based on the
elements of melody, harmony, tempo, meter, and forms.
Address each of the following bulleted prompts:
• Identify the forms most commonly utilized in each movement of the traditional, 4-movement
cycle.
• Explain how the elements of melody, harmony, tempo, and meter help to define each
movement. (Address each movement independently.)
• Choose one of the following numbered points (1 or 2) and explain how ALL OF THE
MOVEMENTS LISTED relate to and/or vary from the basic principles of the multi-movement
cycle.
• Use the textbook, lectures, and listening guides for information on this comparison/contrast with
the typical characteristics associated with each movement of the multi-movement cycle.
• Cite specific sections of the composer’s music to support your observations.
- Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusick (movements I and III), AND Haydn’s Symphony No. 94 in G
Major (“Surprise”) (movement II), AND Haydn’s String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2
(“Joke”) (movement IV). - Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C Minor (all 4 movements).
Reply
• In reading the posts of your fellow class members, offer additional comments that expand upon,
offer a clearer understanding of, or provide additional details about A WORK THAT YOU DID NOT
SELECT. In the event that all members of your discussion group chose the same piece(s), offer
additional comments that compare/contrast the piece(s) with those which the remaining bullet
point concerns.
• Discussion interactions in which students converse with others that do not necessarily maintain
similar views are highly encouraged. Often, through conversing on the discussion boards,
participants will find that their own understanding and appreciation for course material are
challenged and, ultimately, strengthened by having to defend a position. Be brave! Step outside
of your comfort zone and interact with your classmates!
NOTE
• Initial discussion postings must contain 200 words at minimum.
• No points will be given for unit discussions that do not fulfill the minimum requirements for the
assignment which include submission by the specified deadlines, an initial response and
discussion reply.
• You are required to respond to at least one posting of another classmate per unit. Reply posts
must contain 100 words at minimum. This is the minimum requirement for a “Satisfactory”
grade value (see “Rubric for Unit Discussions”). Additional responses are encouraged in the spirit
of creating an online classroom community.
• Grades will be based upon overall quality of writing and the criteria set forth in the Assessment
Rubric for Unit Discussions (syllabus).
Rubric for Unit Discussions
Objective /
Criteria Performance Indicators
INITIAL
RESPONSE Unacceptable 0 Points Satisfactory 1 Point Exemplary 2 Points
Relevance
0-2 Points
The posting does not directly
address the question or
problem posed by the
discussion activity.
The posting addresses key
issues, questions, or problems
related to the text and the
discussion activity, but in
some cases only indirectly or
obliquely. It does not always
apply course concepts fully.
The posting directly
addresses key issues,
questions, or problems
related to the text and the
discussion activity. The
posting applies course
concepts well, connecting
them to actual activity.
Insight
0-2 Points
The posting does not offer
any significant insight,
analysis, or observation
related to the topic. No
knowledge or understanding
is demonstrated regarding
concepts and ideas pertaining
to the discussion topic.
The posting does offer some
insight, analysis, or
observation to the topic but
may not demonstrate a full
understanding or knowledge
of concepts and ideas
pertaining to the discussion
topic.
The posting offers original or
thoughtful insight, analysis,
or observation that
demonstrates a strong grasp
of concepts and ideas
pertaining to the discussion
topic.
Support
0-2 Points
The posting does not support
its claims with either
evidence or argument. The
posting contains largely
unsupported opinion.
The posting generally
supports claims and opinions
with evidence or argument,
but may leave some gaps
where unsupported opinions
still appear.
The posting supports all
claims and opinions with
either rational argument or
evidence.
REPLIES Unacceptable 0 Points Satisfactory 1 Point Exemplary 2 Points
Number of
Replies
0-1 Points
The replies do not meet the
number required for the
discussion activity.
The replies fulfill the
minimum required number
for the discussion activity.
Substance of
Replies
0-2 Points
The replies do not offer any
new insight by either
extending the position of the
initial response post or
providing an alternate point
of view.
The replies generally offer
some insight by either
extending the point of the
initial response post or
offering an alternate point of
view, but they may not
encourage further thought or
reflection on the discussion
topic as much as they possibly
could.
The replies offer either an
extension or elaboration on
the initial response post or a
clearly alternate point of
view that fosters further
things, reflection, or
response on the discussion
topic.
OVERALL Unacceptable 0 Points Satisfactory 1 Point Exemplary 2 Points
Craft
0-1 Points
The posts display a number of
grammar errors, and do not
make a professional
appearance nor presentation.
The posts are free of spelling
and grammar errors, and
make for a professional
appearance and presentation.
