Minor Section of Clock Symphony. Flashcards
1
Q
What is the dynamic change?
A
From pianissimo to forte.
2
Q
What is the key change?
A
From G major to G minor (the tonic minor)
3
Q
What is the instrument change?
A
Many are heard for the first time:
- Clarinets.
- Horns.
- Trumpets.
- Timpani.
4
Q
What is the main feature?
A
The dotted rhythmic pattern.
5
Q
What is the dotted rhythmic pattern based on?
A
The third bar on Theme A.
6
Q
What are the upper strings playing?
A
Demisemiquavers.
7
Q
What are the two relations between the first and second violins?
A
Antiphony and also unison.
8
Q
What do bars 50-59 introduce?
A
The woodwind plays the same dotted rhythm as before, but this time in fortissimo chords rather than changing notes
9
Q
What does the music modulate to ?
A
Bb major (the relative major to G minor). Then goes back to G minor. The modulates to G major read for the return of Theme A.
