L'apres Midi D'un Faune Flashcards
1
Q
Composer
A
Debussy
2
Q
Era
A
Modern
3
Q
Written in
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1894
4
Q
Type
A
Symphonic poem
5
Q
Form
A
Loose ternary structure
6
Q
Inspiration
A
Stéphane Mallarmé’s poem
7
Q
Key
A
Begins and ends with 4 sharps (12 tone)
8
Q
Time signature
A
9/8
9
Q
Tempo
A
Trés modéré
10
Q
Approach
A
Fluid and rhythmic
11
Q
Defining features
A
Innovative orchestration: harp glissandi, and muted horns and strings
Contrast created by active, animated rhythm
