Question

What are the fastest note values that appear on this page?
(Mozart’s clarinet concerto)

Answer 1

Written in October 1791 for the clarinetist Anton Stadler. It consists of three movements, in a fast–slow–fast succession.

------------Allegro (in A major and in sonata form) fast

------------Rondo: Allegro (in A major and in rondo form) fast

Answer 2

The fastest note value to appear on the page is C. Thirty-second notes

What happens in the concerto ?

In Mozart's clarinet concerto, particularly in sections with fast and intricate passages, you may encounter thirty-second notes. These are very fast note values, and they indicate that there are 32 notes played within the duration of a whole note.

Thirty-second notes are commonly used in classical music compositions, including Mozart's works, to convey rapid and agile musical passages. They require precision and agility from the performer and are among the fastest note values commonly found in music.

Options are:

Sixteenth notes

Eighth notes

Thirty-second notes

Whole notes