Mozart

Question 1

Setting

Answer 1

Classical period
1756-91
Composed for opera

Question 2

Describe the No. 4 instrumentation

Answer 2

Strings
2 horns
2 oboes

Question 3

Describe the No. 4 structure

Answer 3

1st section: short and accompanied
2nd: legato
3rd: allegro moderato

Question 4

Describe the No. 4 vocal/ melodic style

Answer 4

Written for soprano
Free tempo
Occasional ornamentation (grace notes, turns)

Question 5

Describe the No. 4 rhythm and metre

Answer 5

2nd section: simple triple time= dotted rhythm
Some triplets in the accompaniment

Question 6

Describe the No. 4 tonality and harmony

Answer 6

B flat major and contrasting relative G minor middle section
Perfect cadences
Tonic and dominant 7th harmonies

Question 7

Describe the No. 4 texture

Answer 7

Mainly melody dominated homophony (melody and chords)

Question 8

What is the setting of No. 5

Answer 8

Humming noises as liar character has a padlock fitted to his mouth.
3 lady’s come and remove it and make up a 3 part homophonic texture
5 parts when liar and other character join in

Question 9

Describe the No. 5 structure

Answer 9

2 vocal parts alternate with increasingly shorter phrases

Question 10

Describe the No. 5 rhythm and metre

Answer 10

1st and 2nd movement: allegro
3rd movement: andante and dolce

Question 11

Describe the No. 5 time and harmony

Answer 11

B flat major
Transposition to F major when padlock is removed
Perfect cadences

Question 12

Describe the No. 5 texture

Answer 12

3 part homophonic texture after padlock removed (3 girls)
Then 5 parts in G minor