Haydn's Clock Symphony Flashcards
Why are two different key signatures used
Because they’re instruments that need transposing
What three types of rhythms are used
Dotted double dotted and sextuplets
What’s the structure of the piece
Ternary form with variation
What two cadences are used
Perfect and imperfect
What ornament is used
Acciaccatura
What key does it have a brief modulation too
B flat major
What instrument family plays the main ticking motif
Strings
Why was the symphony called haydn’s clock Symphony
Because of the whole ticking motif
In terms of dynamics how are the two sections contrasted
Section a was played in piano
Section b was played in forte
Which instrument played the first inverted pedal
The oboe
What does tutti mean
When all of the instruments of the orchestra begin to play
What key is haydn’s clock symphony first section in
G major
What is the texture of this piece
The texture is mainly homophonic
What does the use of cadences do
Create a sense of balance and Order
Why do the lower strings not return for the second section a
Create a lighter mood to the music
