Haydn 104.4 Flashcards
What is the key of Haydn’s Symphony No. 104 4th movement?
D major
True or False: The 4th movement of Haydn’s Symphony No. 104 is a slow adagio.
False
Fill in the blank: The 4th movement of Haydn’s Symphony No. 104 is characterised as a _____ form.
Sonata
What is the main theme of the 4th movement often referred to?
The ‘Folk Tune’ theme
What rhythmic feature is prominent in the 4th movement?
Dotted rhythms
Short Answer: How does Haydn create contrast in the 4th movement?
Through dynamic shifts and contrasting themes
What key change occurs in the B section of the Rondo?
Modulation to B minor
Fill in the blank: The 4th movement is known for its _____ energy and lively character.
Joyful
What is the significance of the ‘Folk Tune’ theme in the context of the movement?
It reflects Haydn’s connection to popular music and culture.
True or False: The 4th movement features a coda that revisits the main theme.
True
Identify one way Haydn uses orchestration to enhance the 4th movement.
By using contrasting timbres between strings and woodwinds.
Short Answer: What emotional effect does the 4th movement aim to evoke?
A sense of celebration and joy.
What is the term used to describe a musical work that focuses on a single theme?
Monothematic
What is a notable change observed between sections S2a and S2b?
Change of mood
What musical technique involves reorchestrating and varying textures and section lengths during recapitulation?
Reorchestration
Which harmonic concept involves a sequence of chords based on the interval of a fifth?
Circle of 5ths
Name some typical features of Haydn’s music.
- Remote keys
- Unexpected cadences
- Neapolitan chords
- Use of silence
What compositional technique is characterized by breaking melodies into smaller fragments?
Melodic fragmentation
What style of interaction is emphasized in the development of musical themes?
Dialogue
What kind of feel does the movement exhibit, reminiscent of traditional music?
Folk and dance feel
What is introduced in Bar 11?
Start of countermelody in Violin II
What musical technique is used in Bar 19?
Mannheim hammerstrokes with ‘x’ theme
What happens in Bar 31 regarding the key?
Move away from D major with C naturals in S1
What is a Neapolitan chord?
F major chord in root position within E major key
Neapolitan chords are typically used in classical music to create tension.
What occurs in Bar 54?
Violin I and Violin II have swapped roles from S1A
What theme is heavily developed starting in Bar 65?
‘Y’ theme
What chord progression is typical in Bars 82-83?
Ic - V7 progression
What type of cadence occurs in Bars 83-84?
Interrupted cadence heading towards Bm
What musical concept is featured in Bars 84-90.1?
Circle of 5ths
What do Bars 85 and 87-90 include at the beginning?
Accented passing notes in Violin I and Bassoon
What is introduced in Bar 102?
Rhythmically diminished version of S1 in Violin I and Flute I
What begins in Bar 108?
Start of codetta theme with octave unison and ‘x’ theme
What is fused with the codetta theme in Bar 118-124?
S2A in Violin II
The codetta theme is combined with S2A in Violin II and then followed by an octave ‘theme’ in Violin I.
Which theme is heavily developed in Bar 129?
‘Y’ theme
The ‘Y’ theme is accompanied by the ‘x’ theme.
List the chords in the progression from Bar 149 to 156.
- A sharp dim 7 chord
- A dim 7 chord
- Em 1st inversion
- German augmented 6
- F sharp major transition theme
The F sharp major transition theme is a down a tone from the Exposition.
What type of chord is introduced in Bar 158.3?
Neapolitan chord
This is a G major chord but in root position, with the key being F sharp major at this point.
What happens to S2B in Bar 167?
Tone higher than before and extended
This indicates a development in the melodic line.
What chord is played in Bar 181?
D sharp diminished chord
This chord creates a tension leading into the next progression.
What chord is introduced in Bar 183?
D7 chord
This represents a strange progression from the previous chord.
What chord is in second inversion in Bar 185?
F sharp minor
This also represents a strange progression from the previous chord.
What is the cadence created in Bars 185-192?
C sharp pedal finishing with C sharp 7 chord
This creates a strange cadence back to D major, which should be A7 rather than C sharp 7.
How many bars shorter is the section from bars 195-202 compared to the Exposition?
8 bars shorter
S1 is not repeated up the octave as it was in the Exposition and has fuller orchestration.
What happens to the second part of the transition at bar 211?
Omitted; now 18 bars long instead of 35
Replaced with an extended idea of bars 206.4-210.4 but with C naturals.
Which instruments are used for the re-orchestrated theme at bar 221?
Horns, bassoons, and lower strings
The theme is now presented in a different orchestration.
What is notable about the transition section at bar 232?
Put back in from bars 44-52, featuring ‘z’ but in A major
This indicates a shift in key and thematic material.
What occurs at bar 247 regarding S2B?
S2B returns with inclusion of flute scales
Starts in E minor and is the same length as Exposition S2B.
What unexpected chord starts in Bar 264?
E7 in 2nd inversion
This chord is unexpected as a D major was anticipated.
What returns in Bar 264?
Codetta and S1
This indicates a return to previously established musical themes.
What ensemble is featured in Bar 275.4?
Woodwind trio
This section highlights the woodwind instruments specifically.
What key is the piece in during Bar 287?
D minor
The section has a Sturm und Drang feel.
What type of movement occurs in Bar 287?
Tutti with quaver movement
This indicates a full ensemble playing with a specific rhythmic pattern.
What is the rhythmic section in Bars 293 to 300 leading back to?
D major for Bar 301
This section transitions the piece back to a major key.
What rhythmic element returns in Bar 301?
Bar 76 motor rhythms
This refers to a previously established rhythmic motif.
What is referenced at Bar 307?
‘x’ with final reference to S1
This suggests a thematic conclusion and recall of motifs.
What is described at the end of the piece?
‘stamping’ of ‘x’, references to ‘y’ theme
This includes typical triplets and a ff perfect cadence played tutti.