Mozart: No.4

Question 1

what two sections is this split into?

Answer 1

recitative and aria

Question 2

what tonality is the recitative?

Answer 2

B flat major

Question 3

what is the purpose of the recitative?

Answer 3

to move the story along - text is not repeated

Question 4

what is the word setting in recitative?

Answer 4

syllabic

Question 5

what is the tempo and tonality of the first section of the aria?

Answer 5

larghetto

- G minor

Question 6

how is the change in mood demonstrated at start of aria?

Answer 6

• change of key - distressed
• change of time signature 3/4
• change of tempo - slower/ more emotional

Question 7

how are the violins used for word painting in bar 32 ?

Answer 7

mad flurry of demisemiquaver reflects anger of queen of night

Question 8

how are the violins used for word painting in bars 36-43 ?

Answer 8

semiquavers reflect trembling

Question 9

why is a sustained note used in bar 34?

Answer 9

emphasis on how evil sarastro is

Question 10

what type of chord is used in bar 47?

Answer 10

diminished seventh chord - reflected anguished mood of queen crying for ‘help’

Question 11

how is change of mood shown in bar 61?

Answer 11

• new tempo: allegro moderato

- returns to b flat major

Question 12

what is the term of the passage from bars 80-92 and describe it?

Answer 12

melisma

• uses vocal acrobatics
• scales
• rising sequences

Question 13

what note features in bar 92?

Answer 13

top F - top of coloratura range

Question 14

why are longer note values used in bars 94-98?

Answer 14

emphasis on forever

Question 15

what harmonic devices are used in orchestral end?

Answer 15

series of perfect cadences to give a sense of perfect harmony