Melody Flashcards

1
Q

Debussy is concerned in presenting the theme in various rhythmic and melodic variants in different textures and melodies. Demonstrate this from the opening flute solo.

A

Repeats it unchanged with accompaniment of tremolo strings 11-14
Lengthens first note and decorates melody from bar 3 with demisemi triplets in 21-22
Ends phrase with fast version of first bar 26-27.
Slows melody down 79-82 and 86-89

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

One of the features of Debussy’s style is the use of the whole-tone scale. Give an example where this is evident in clarinet then flute.

A

Bar 32

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

There is evidence of the tritone and chromaticism. Where?

A

Opening bar.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Ornamentation/ arabesque

A

Throughout

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly