Gran Partita Flashcards
1
Q
Classical Features - Melody
A
- Balanced 2 or 4 bar phrases
- Mainly scalic/triadic movement
- Identifiable themes
- Contrasting themes
- Some ornaments
- Appogiatura is emphasised for effects
2
Q
Classical Features - Dynamics
A
- Written on the score
- Cresc and Decresc
3
Q
Classical Features - Rhythm
A
- Clear beat
- Mainly simple rhythms
- Some syncopation
- Varied rhythmic texture
- More flexibility with pauses and rits etc
4
Q
Classical Features - Harmony
A
- Simple harmonies
- Functional harmonic progressions
- Slow harmonic rhythm
- Modulation to closely related keys
- Clear cadence points
5
Q
Classical Features - Texture
A
- Mainly homophonic/some monophonic
- Some polyphony in bridge passages and developments
6
Q
Classical Features - Form
A
- Clarity of form - clear sectional divisions
- Sections follow traditional key relationships in sonata form
7
Q
Classical Features - Timbre
A
- Strings are dominant
- Woodwind solos
- Horns, trumpets and timpani have simple supportive parts
8
Q
Five basic ingredients for chamber music
A
- Instrumental music
- Ensemble music
- Soloistic
- Equal parts
- Intimate
9
Q
What is the tonic key of movement 1?
A
Bb Major
10
Q
What does subject 1 look like?
A
too too ta ta
11
Q
What does subject 2 look like?
A
Same as subject 1 but in F major
12
Q
Development new theme?
A
Tam tika ta ta
13
Q
Second subject theme 2?
A
si tititi tititititi
14
Q
What is the tonic key of movement 2?
A
Eb Major
15
Q
Start of B section what does it look like?
A
Oboe Solo instrument
Bb to Db in basses
