Performance

Question 1

Full compliment of strings +10 woodwind

Answer 1

Debussy

Question 2

Extensive directions e.g. cuivre horns

Answer 2

Debussy

Question 3

Use of pizzicato strings (25)

Answer 3

Debussy

Question 4

Solo flute representing faune’s pipe

Answer 4

Debussy

Question 5

Unusual instrumentation - antique cymbals

Answer 5

Debussy

Question 6

Extensive directions e.g. tres sec

Answer 6

Poulenc

Question 7

Wide dynamic range - 8ve leaps

Answer 7

Poulenc

Question 8

Trombone defining harmony and bass

Answer 8

Poulenc

Question 9

Virtuosic piano part with semiquavers

Answer 9

Brahms

Question 10

Use of extensive dynamic direction

Answer 10

Brahms

Question 11

Full range of instruments exploited

Answer 11

Brahms

Question 12

Pizz. double stopping (18)

Answer 12

Brahms

Question 13

String quartet instrumentation

Answer 13

Haydn

Question 14

No pizzicato - all played arco

Answer 14

Haydn

Question 15

Crisp, defined articulation giving bouncy feel

Answer 15

Haydn

Question 16

G.Ps at end of piece

Answer 16

Haydn

Question 17

Double stopping in Adagio section

Answer 17

Haydn

Question 18

Written for a consort of instruments (viols)

Answer 18

Holborne

Question 19

No performance directions

Answer 19

Holborne

Question 20

Clarinets (Bb and bass)

Answer 20

Reich

Question 21

Pre-recorded by single player gives consistency

Answer 21

Reich

Question 22

Relatively limited range of 8ve from C# in 1,2, and 3

Answer 22

Reich

Question 23

Limited timbre due to instrumentation

Answer 23

Reich

Question 24

Pizz. walking bassline

Answer 24

Davis

Question 25

Virtuousic trumpet solo

Answer 25

Davis

Question 26

Use of high tessitura in trumpet solo

Answer 26

Davis

Question 27

Pitch bends

Answer 27

Davis