Purcell Flashcards
1
Q
Harmony of this piece
A
- Diatonic
- Perfect cadences used to confirm modulation
- DIssonances in bass and voice
2
Q
Tonality of this piece
A
A minor
3
Q
When is this piece written in?
A
1692
4
Q
Texture of this piece
A
- Melody dominated homophony
- Ground bass accompaniment
5
Q
Structure of this piece
A
- Ground bass form
- Ternary form (ABA)
6
Q
Word setting element in this piece
A
- Melisma of the word (wond’ ring)
- Repetition of text such as “drop”
- Paired slurring
7
Q
Tempo, metre and rhythm
A
- Slow without tempo marking
- 4/4
- Dotted rhythms
- Syncopation
8
Q
Melody of this piece
A
- Mostly conjunct
- Extensive ornamentation (e.g. Trills, grace notes)
- Passing notes
- Some leaps
