Pavana Lachrimae - Sweelinck

Question 1

Tonality

Answer 1

A minor

Sections A and C - perfect cadences in A minor with T de P

C major at start of B

A minor again at b. 39

Secondary dominant/quick modulation into D minor at 39-40

Question 2

Performance Forces

Answer 2

probably composed for single-manual harpsichord

range is 3 octaves

contemporary dutch harpsichords had 4 octave range

limited range reflects derivation of pavana from original

limited range

Question 3

Texture

Answer 3

Free counterpoint bar 1

melody is borrowed from Dowland’s top part and

texture is homophonic

some contrapuntal interest in inner parts b1-4

Imitation of melody in inner parts bar 5

Question 4

Structure

Answer 4

Piece is in 3 sections A, B, C
Produced varied repeat of each section after the section
A ends with A minor perfect cadence as does A1
B ends with A minor imperfect cadence as does B1
C ends with A minor perfect cadence as does C1
doesn’t have consistent regular phrasing

Question 5

Harmony

Answer 5

Tierce de picardie bar 15
Dominant pedal bar 65-68
Phrygian cadence bar 46-47
Mainly root position and 1st inversion triads

Question 6

Melody

Answer 6

Conjunct movement bars 1-2
Aeolian modal movements bar 96
Notated trills bar 45
Scalic ornamentation of melodic material bar 23

Question 7

Rhythm

Answer 7

Passages begin with semibreves, minims, crotchets and quavers

cadential trills b30

meter is simple quadruple

syncopation not widespread but minim A generated suspension b37