A2-Bernstein Flashcards
What motif’s are used?
Minor 3rd motif B1-6
Three note descending motif B52
Which bar does the metre change?
B3 from triple metre to quadruple
Fugal section alternates time signature
Where does the short long motif occur?
B42
Where can triplets be found?
B1-6
Where is syncopation in the piece?
In the first bar
Describe the shape of the piece
Pentatonic scale used in B1-4 changing to 6 note blues scale B6
Tritons used (B14)
Where is a pedal used?
F Pedal B13-19
Give examples of dissonance in the piece
Compound diminished octave at B16
F and B chords played at the same time B108
Where is the piece monophonic?
B1-6
Give examples of polyphony
Two part canon going into 3 part B7-12
3 part fugue at B20
Give examples of homophony
Homorhythmic Tutti B78
Homophony B85
What orchestra plays the piece?
Full Symphony Orchestra
What is the orchestra based around?
A large woodwind section
What is used a lot of?
Less Conventional Use of Clarinets (4 clarinets)
What does the Alto Saxaphone show?
Bernstein’s Jazz Influence
