Peripetie Flashcards
1
Q
When was this piece composed?
A
1909
2
Q
How many players does the orchestra have?
A
Over 90
3
Q
Describe the melodies used
A
Short, fragmented motifs, combined in different ways (inversion, rhythmic augmentation). Disjunct and sound angular
4
Q
Describe the metre
A
Alternates between 2/4, 3/4, 4/4
5
Q
What is the tempo marking?
A
Sehr rasch (very quick)
6
Q
What is the tonality of the piece?
A
Atonal
7
Q
Describe the harmony
A
Dissonant, made up of hexachords
8
Q
Describe the texture
A
Contrapuntal, occasionally homophonic and monophonic
9
Q
Describe the dynamics
A
Frequent sudden changes, extreme contrasts between ppp and fff
10
Q
What is the structure of this piece?
A
Free rondo form (ABACA)