expressionism Webern op.22

Question 1

Serialism- webern op.22

Texture

Answer 1

Klangfarbenmelodie
Fragmented
More monophonic even though 5 parts 
Pointillism (fragments that overlap)
Extensive use of imitation
Opening uses mirror cannons

Question 2

Serialism- webern op.22

Sonority

Answer 2

Violin, sax clarinet, piano
Klangfarbenmelodie- sonority quickly switches
First 2 violin notes arco, third pizzicato
Violin muted up to b17
Piano part has directions to spread chords
Large pitch range

Question 3

Serialism- webern op.22

Melody

Answer 3

Klangfarbenmelodie
No lyricism
Pointillism, Disjunct
12-note-tone row emphasises chromatic nature- no diatonic passage
HIghly fragmented
Highly repetitive

Question 4

Serialism- webern op.22

Rhythm/metre

Answer 4

Freq change in time signature
No sense of pulse
Lots of rests creates fragmentation
Frequent tempo changes
Pause marked before recapitulation

Question 5

Serialism- webern op.22

Harmony/tonality

Answer 5

12 note tone row- chromatic. Eliminates traditional hierarchy of notes and chords
Tonally ambiguous
Atonal
Notes occur individually- no harmony
Harmony is dissonants- 2nds, 7th, tritones

Question 6

Serialism- webern op.22

Structure

Answer 6

Sonata form
12 note row organises notes
Exposition and development use same forms of row, development explores different row forms
Coda
Webern uses repeats and ritornuto