Motzart

Question 1

Dynamics

Answer 1

Balance of forte and piano passages with crescendos to bring excitement

Balance between orchestra and soloist so soloist is never overwhelmed

Question 2

Harmony

Answer 2

Predominantly primary chords are used which give a strong stable background but with added excitement of chromatic notes, added sevenths and added minor 9th
Used feminine endings- cadences going from strong to weak
Dissonance on the beat which resolves off the beat
Cadences used regularly at the end of phrases

Question 3

Rhythm

Answer 3

Rhythmic balance in both phrases And in the melody /accompaniment is clear
Semiquavers mostly is in the clarinet part melody so the soloist stands out.
Some passages of regular repeated semiquavers in the string accompaniment.

Question 4

Sonority/ timbre

Answer 4

Prominence is given to soloist but there are some tutti orchestral passages giving a sense of balance.

Clarinet has varied articulation staccato to legato

Full range of instrument is written F below C to G

Use of Chalameau register
Roles of orchestra and soloist are well defined

String techniques used are arco, double and triple stopping tremolo