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
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
3
Q
There is evidence of the tritone and chromaticism. Where?
A
Opening bar.
4
Q
Ornamentation/ arabesque
A
Throughout