Locus iste Flashcards
What is relevant about the tonality at b 21-29 of Locus iste?
it is tonally ambiguous because of chromaticism.
how does the melody vary in Locus iste?
There is some use of sequence, chromaticism and appoggiaturas
What happens texturally B21-29 of Locus iste ( the central passage)?
Only the three upper most voices are used and there is imitation by inversion.
What is the word-setting of Locus iste?
Syllabic, except for melisma is bar s 41-42
Give an example of stepwise descent in Locus iste
the opening.
Where does Locus iste modulate?
G major b6, D minot b16 and E minor b20
what is the phrasing of Locus iste?
The phrases are balanced often two bars
what is the metre of Locus iste?
it is a spacious 4/4 ( although the Allegro moderato indication is perhaps deceptive.
What are the forces for Locus iste?
four part a capella SATB choir
When was Locus iste composed, and which musical period is it therefore from?
it was composed in 1869, and is therefore a Romantic-era work, although in this case Bruckner adapted a relatively austere approach associated with the 19th Century Celian movement
What is the range of both the Soprano and Bass parts in Locus iste?
each has a range spanning an 11th
Where is there effective use of silence in Locus iste?
Bar 43
What was Locus iste composed for?
to commemorate the dedication of a church, in this case a chapel in Lintz Cathederal
is there much variety of note length in Locus iste?
No there is a limited selection of note lengths, including a dotted rhythm.
Which harmonic devices doe Bruckner use in Locus iste?
7ths in various inversions, diminished 7ths and suspensions
