Haydn- String Quartet in Eb, Op. 33 No. 2, 'The Joke': movement IV Flashcards
In String Quartet in Eb, there is some chromaticism within a mainly diatonic melody. What exemplifies this?
The phrase at Bars 9-12
How is variety in texture achieved in String Quartet in E flat?
Through alterations between differing numbers of parts; for example, four parts at the opening followed by just the three upper parts.
What are the forces of String Quartet in Eb?
A single family of instruments used conventionally (bowed) throughout.
Other than functional harmony, which other characteristic devices does Haydn employ in String Quartet in Eb?
Dominant pedals and dissonances such as appoggiatura chords, suspensions ( Bar14, the Bb) and the dominant 9th (bar 148)
What is the phrasing for String Quartet in Eb?
Phrasing is frequently periodic: balanced two and four bar phrases characteristic of classical music.
Why are the notes in String Quartet in Eb no shorter than a quaver, asides from a few demisemiquavers and semiquavers in the Adagio?
Because of the speed of the music.
Why are second inversion chords left unresolved in String Quartet in Eb?
For humorous effect.
What varies in terms of harmony in String Quartet in Eb?
Harmonic rhythm (the rate of chord change) varies.
What is the structure of String Quartet in Eb?
Rondo form
What is the texture of String Quartet in E flat?
Melody-dominated homophony
Describe the modulation of String Quartet in Eb.
Modulation is limited and involves Ab and F minor in the first episode.
Which textural devices does Haydn employ in String Quartet in E flat?
Pedal points of both sustained notes and articulated quavers, upper two parts in 3rds and 6ths, inverted pedals in top part with lower parts exchanging melody lines, and double-stopping (adagio)
What is the complete structure of String Quartet in Eb?
A B A C A1; refrain (with repeats), episode, refrain, episode, refrain (substantially altered).
Which part of String Quartet in Eb frequently recurs?
The opening 8 bars.
What was String Quartet in Eb intended for?
Domestic performance
What is the background for String Quartet in Eb?
It was composed in 1781, and was a part of a set of six which were composed ‘in a new and special manner’.
Rests play an important role in String Quartet in Eb. Where in particular do they do so?
Especially in setting up the jokes at the end.
What is the timbral variance in String Quartet in E flat?
Bowed throughout/no use of pizzicato, with only very limited use of double stopping in the Adagio (bars 148-151)
Does Haydn illustrate the notes in String Quartet in Eb at all?
There are occasional ornaments and appoggiaturas. Acciaccaturas do make a number of appearances, the first one being in Bar 7
What is the key of String Quartet in Eb (hmmmm?), and how is it defined?
It’s in Eb, and is defined by cadences and pedals.
In String Quartet in Eb, Haydn’s harmony is functional, with frequent cadences. Often, these perfect cadences are preceded by another chord. What is this? Give an example.
Often, they are preceded by the supertonic (II) chord, as in bars 7-8.
How does the melody of String Quartet in Eb move?
There is much stepwise (conjunct) movement with occasional larger leaps.
What is the metre of String Quartet in Eb?
The time signature is compound duple (6/8) asides from the Adagio section near the end which is simple duple (2/4)
