performing forces and their handling Flashcards

1
Q

auric uses

A

a standard sized symphony orchestra with extra tuned percussion

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2
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tuned percussion instruments

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are often used to double melody lines - celeste bar 55 doubles the piccolo

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3
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tubular bells

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are used to represent church bells in bar 31

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4
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timpani and clash cymbals

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are reserved for climax points - bar 49

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5
Q

full use is

A

made of strings - bar 7

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6
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strings often sued

A

for ‘chugging’ chords - bar 31

or repeated octaves bar 13

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7
Q

pizzicato

A

used in bar 11

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8
Q

a divided viola

A

section plays a low tremolo at bar 52

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9
Q

brass instruments

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often alternate with the strings

trombones answered antiphonally by strings in bars 36-7

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10
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trills

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there are woodwind and string trills in bar 1

woodwind grace notes bar 9

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11
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fanfare

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there are trumpet fanfare figure bar 1 and muted trumpet is used in bar 41

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