Question

the form of this movement is theme and variations. the very beginning of this movement features a melody (theme) played by one of the violins, with accompaniment by the other instruments. the next section of the piece features another violin playing the theme, but this time, the other instruments play something different. this section is called a variation, because something about the music changes while something remains the same. what other instruments are playing when you hear the theme in this excerpt? variation 1 1:10 the cello and viola play chords. no other instruments play with the violin. another violin plays high pitches faster than the melody. another violin plays low and slow notes.

Explanation:

The text states that at the very beginning, a melody (theme) is played by one of the violins, with accompaniment by other instruments. Then it asks about what other instruments are playing when the theme is heard. Based on the description provided, we need to choose from the given options. The option "No other instruments play with the violin" is incorrect as the text clearly mentions accompaniment at the start. The description doesn't support the ideas in the other incorrect - options either.

Answer:

The cello and viola play chords.