AS Tippett

Question 1

Where is a melodic sequence used?

Answer 1

B126

Question 2

What motifs are used?

Answer 2

• First four notes A-B-A-B
• D-D-D-C#-B-D

Question 3

Describe the phraselengths of the piece

Answer 3

Balanced and periodic B1-4

Becomes more unclear at B5

Question 4

Describe the metre of the piece

Answer 4

Unusual 8/8 metre
6/8 metre (compound duple)
4/8 metre (simple quadruple)

Question 5

Where does augmentation occur?

Answer 5

Rhythmic augmentation
b95-105

Question 6

Where does syncopation occur?

Answer 6

Syncopated patterns B5

Question 7

What’s the structure of the piece?

Answer 7

Ritornello Form
Ritornello 1 B1-8
Episode 1 B8-65
Ritornello 2 B68
Episode 2 B71
Ritornello 3 B129
Episode 3 B136
Ritornello 4 B194
Episode 4 B202

Question 8

What key is the piece in?

Answer 8

Tonal Centre of A B1
Then G
C# minor at B80

Question 9

How is the piece functional?

Answer 9

With the use of functional intervals such as 3rds, 6ths, 5ths and octaves

Question 10

Give examples of modes in the piece

Answer 10

Bimodality B1-5 (A natural minor and B natural minor at the same time)

Lydian Mode at B220

Mixolydian mode

Question 11

Give an example of a cadence in the piece

Answer 11

Phyrigian Cadence B20

Question 12

Give an account of the forces of the piece

Answer 12

All instruments very active of the two string orchestras which are both of equal importance

Played bowed throughout with double stopping at B209

Question 13

Sum up the textures of the piece

Answer 13

It’s mainly contrapuntal with some antiphony at B8, Homorhythm at B38 and MDH at B21

Question 14

Give an account of the style of the piece

Answer 14

British composer Composed 1939
Fusion of different styles:
• English music of 16th and early 17th century
• Baroque concertos
• Early 20th century English string music
• British folk music
• Jazz and blues

Question 15

Describe the shape of the piece

Answer 15

Pentatonicism is used