Haydn - Exposition Flashcards
What is the tempo for the Exposition?
Allegro con spirito
What is the time signature of the Exposition?
6/8
What is the texture of the Exposition?
> light
mainly homophonic
string dominated
What makes up S1a?
the semitone motif
What makes up S1a?
the semitone motif
What makes up S1b?
a scalic figure
What key is the Exposition in?
Eb major
What happens in the Transition?
full orchestra split into 4 parts:
> flutes, clarinets, violin 1 and viola play a melodic motif
> timpani, bassoons and double bases play tonic pedal
> oboes play an accompaniment figure
> violin 2 and cellos play a semiquaver figure based on tonic
How is S1 used in the Transition?
> motif repeated in sequece - reminicent of S1
rhythmic accompaniment from S1a
the idea is used in diminution
How is the semitone motif used in the Transition?
it makes the basis of the solo figure in oboe and emphasises the change in texture
How does the Transition modulate?
through a sequence of diminished chords and perfect cadenes which lead into Bb
What key is S2 in?
Bb - the dominant
How does S2 contrast?
> use of pizzicato accompaniment
> oboe also on the melody - not as string dominated
How is S2 presented?
> lyrical and bright
> oom cha accompaniment
How does S2 finish?
> more instruments
fuller texture
big chords, big sound
recall of S1a motif into a long cadence preparing for Eb in the repeat
