M Peripetie Flashcards
Describe dynamics and melody in the beginning
Dynamics
Extreme range
Sudden changes
Change frequently
Melody Hauptstimme Atonal Klangfarbenmelodie Hexachord Angular
Like or dislike
Dislike extreme dynamics
Varies tempo a lot
Atonal
Hexachords
Technique of passing the melody throughout different instruments
Klangfarbenmelodie
2 families of instruments used in beginning
Woodwind
Brass
Instrument plays solo
Clarinet
Dynamic change in beginning
Begin f Sudden cresc To fff Dim tomo Sudden bursts Extreme
Piece composed
1909
Play 4 chords
French horns
Tempo beginning
Rubato
Slows down
Then speeds up
Features of the melody that are typical of expressionist
Haupstimme Nebenstimme Klangfarbenmelodie Angular Hexachord
3 instruments play principal melody
Horns
Clarinets
Bassoons
Cellos
Tonality
Atonal
Texture and dynamics at end
Texture
Start with just one clarinet and strings
Thin
Full orchestra plays just before end
Dynamics Quiet Louder Loud Suddenly dim Ends ppp
Word describe hexachord
Dissonant
Style
Expressionist
