Debussy Flashcards
1
Q
R1 X (1-4)
A
tonal centre of B
- top part = B minor
- bottom part = B octatonic
2
Q
R1 Y (8-10)
A
- B octatonic
- Tritone range
- B drone
3
Q
R2 X (11-20)
A
same tonal world
- b.14 parallel dom 9th with pentatonic scale
4
Q
R2 Y (21-28)
A
accom. based on G acoustic and B octatonic
- top oscillating G9 chords
5
Q
R3 X (29-42)
A
- starts tonal centre of B minor then parallel chords lead to C maj
- dev of x using C whole tone and octatonic
6
Q
R3 Y (43-56)
A
B drone, oscillating & static harmony
7
Q
R4 X (57-63)
A
- augmented triads
- parallel 7ths
-b.62 whole tone moment
8
Q
R4 Pretty bit (64-79)
A
- D# pentatonic melody
- dorian mode influence accom.
- b.77/8 entirely octatonic
9
Q
R4 Y (79-93)
A
darker sounding accom. in B octatonic
10
Q
R5 X
A
G > B pedal
11
Q
R5 b.98
A
reprise of pentatonic theme
12
Q
R5 ending
A
B tonal centre
