Double String Tippett

Question 1

Texture

Answer 1

• varied in number of parts and doubling
• mostly contrapuntal
• counterpoint in beginning

Question 2

Forces

Answer 2

• Scores for 2 string orchestras of equal importance

- Doubling of parts of orchestra (bar 20)

Question 3

Harmony

Answer 3

• Harmony is not random or accidental

- Bars 1-4 most intervals are consonant

Question 4

Tonality

Answer 4

• In parts of the recapitulation and coda (165-167) C# is prominent
• The second subject is transposed in the recapitulation (165) so it’s in A major

Question 5

Melody

Answer 5

• Major 2nds are sometimes by minor 2nds in transitional and development passages
• Melodic sequences, notably in the the lead-up to the recapitulation