Peripetie Flashcards
1
Q
How is the piece structured?
A
Free rondo form (ABACA)
Some of the melodic ideas return in Section A
2
Q
Describe the texture
A
It varies
Homophomic
Polyphonic
Monophonic
3
Q
What is its tonality?
A
Atonal
4
Q
How would you describe the melody of the piece?
A
Fragmented
Klangfarbenmelodie - tone-colour melody (the instrument is as important as the pitches and rhythm of the notes)
5
Q
Describe the harmony
A
Dissonant Uses hexachords (6 note chords)
6
Q
When was it written?
A
1909
The name of the piece means ‘sudden changes’
7
Q
The rhythm of the piece is….
A
Complex
Irregular
Has no sense of metre
8
Q
Is the tempo consistent or irregular?
A
The tempo in each section changes
9
Q
What does Schoenberg use to create his expressionist piece?
A
Extreme pitch ranges
Extreme dynamics
Exploration of instrumental colour - e.g. using a bow on a cymbal
