Distant Memories (Alexina Louie) Flashcards

1
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date

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1982

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2
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whole work

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Music for Piano (#3 = DM)

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3
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structure

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ABCB1A1 (Arch form)
A = senza mizura
B = quasi berceuse
C = piu mosso
B1 = a tempo
A1 = senza misura
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4
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A

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notated in real time on the score (indicated in minutes and seconds). Unusual flared beaming (from slow to as fast as possible). contemporary notation (note heads without stems). Improvised effect (fermatas, irregular note groupings, poco rit)

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5
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B

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uses metered notation (time sig and metronome markings provided). Time sig changes frequently. Harmonically static (LH interval never changes). play with a “gently rocking motion”. simple innocent effect

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6
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C

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Triple meter maintained throughout. New tempo indication calls for more forward motion. First appearance of homophonic texture. More harmonic interest (bass line changes to support melodic motion)

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7
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technical challenges

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requires direction and improvisatory style, rapid passages, chromaticism

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