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28 Cards in this Set
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Describe the melody in general. |
Mostly made up of balanced 4 or 8 bar phrases that sound like questions and answers. |
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Describe the first subject melody. |
Fallingmotif. G minor. Stringsplay it first. |
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Describe the melody of the second subject. |
Descending chromaticpattern. Bb major. |
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What happens to the melody in each section of the piece? |
The ideas of subject 1 and 2 are presented in the exposition section. Fragments of the melodies are developed in the development section. These ideas come back in the recapitulation. |
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What is the time signature? |
4/4 |
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What is the italian term for the tempo of this piece and what does it mean? |
Molto allegro - Very fast |
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Explain what is done with the short rhythmic ideas. |
They are repeated to create unity |
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Describe the rhythms in general |
Simple |
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What is used in the rhythm to create momentum and interest? |
Dotted rhythms and syncopation. |
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The texture is mainly _____phonic. |
Homophonic (melody and accompaniment) |
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What are there examples of considering the texture? |
There is imitation in the development section, octave doubling throughout and dialogue between the woodwind and the strings at the start of the second subject. |
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What type of orchestra is used? |
A chamber orchestra. |
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What does the orchestra include? |
Flutes, Oboes 1&2, Clarinets 1&2, Bassoons 1&2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola and Cello/ double bass. |
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Explain what the strings do throughout the piece. |
They are kept busy formost of the time. Used for:melody, quick scale passagesand forceful chords. |
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Explain what the woodwinds do throughout the piece. |
They play sustained notesand fewer quick runs. Startthe second subject. |
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Explain what the horns do throughout the piece. |
Held or repeatednotes for harmonies.Reinforce important points.They are in different keys sothey can play more notes. |
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What is the harmony based around? |
Standard major and minor triads. |
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There are some __________ chords. |
chromatic. |
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How does the piece modulate in the development section? |
Through the circle of fifths. It begins with E minor, then A minor, then D minor and so on until Bb major which is the tonic. (modulates backwards) |
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What example of music is this? |
Classical. |
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What are some features of the music that make it classical? (compared to Baroque) |
More contrasts within the music.Crescendos and Diminuendos.Simpler textures.Harpsichord out, Piano in.Orchestras include more woodwind. |
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What is the name of the structure used? |
Sonata form. |
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Name each part of the form. |
Exposition, Development and Recapitulation. (Elephants Don't Run) |
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Explain what each part of the form consists of. |
There is also a bridge passage in the recapitulation. |
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What is a word to describe a jumpy melody. |
Disjunct. |
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What is a word to describe a melody that moves by steps. |
Conjunct. |
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Describe the 1st subject. |
Begins with an anacrusis (up beat). It changes in dynamics. Exciting fast rhythm. Repeated same melodic material. Repeating falling motif followed by a jump and a scale running downwards. It features a call and response, is diatonic and mainly disjunct. It is in G minor. |
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Describe the 2nd subject. |
Lyrical, longer melody. Smooth and elegant. Two instruments. Chromatic. Syncopation. It is in Bb major. There is dialogue between different orchestral families. It consists of 8 bar phrases and is mainly conjunct. |