Peripetie Flashcards

1
Q

When was this piece composed?

A

1909

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2
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How many players does the orchestra have?

A

Over 90

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3
Q

Describe the melodies used

A

Short, fragmented motifs, combined in different ways (inversion, rhythmic augmentation). Disjunct and sound angular

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4
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Describe the metre

A

Alternates between 2/4, 3/4, 4/4

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5
Q

What is the tempo marking?

A

Sehr rasch (very quick)

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6
Q

What is the tonality of the piece?

A

Atonal

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7
Q

Describe the harmony

A

Dissonant, made up of hexachords

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8
Q

Describe the texture

A

Contrapuntal, occasionally homophonic and monophonic

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9
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Describe the dynamics

A

Frequent sudden changes, extreme contrasts between ppp and fff

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10
Q

What is the structure of this piece?

A

Free rondo form (ABACA)

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