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
What is the harmony for Locus iste?
It is functional, with perfect, imperfect and phrygian cadences.
What happens in b12-13 of Locus iste?
Soprano imitates Bass
How far does the soprano and bass leap at a time?
up to a 7th in soprano and octave in bass.
What is the tonality of Locus iste?
C major, with modulation to G major, D minor and E minot
Which texture does Locus iste start with?
Homophony
What is the structure of Locus iste?
Ternary form with a coda and the passage from b12-20 omitted on the reprise.
What genre is Locus iste?
A Motet-typically this is a whole work with latin text, sung unaccompanied, intended for a specific occasion, and not part of a mass.
