Romeo & Juliet - Introduction

Question 1

Key

Answer 1

F# Minor

Question 2

Texture

Answer 2

Homophonic

Question 3

Time Sig

Answer 3

Common time 4/4

Question 4

Tempo

Answer 4

Andante non tanto quasi moderato

Question 5

Themes

Answer 5

Friar Lawrence theme played by:
Clarinet in A, Flute,
WW then the theme is repeated down a semitone but two octaves higher in flutes + oboes in F minor over pizzicato strings
+ Piccolo + Horn + Viola

Question 6

Features of FL Theme

Answer 6

FL Theme moves mostly in crotchets and minims, by step

Question 7

What happens at the end of the piece?

Answer 7

• Less movement
• WW and strings playing semibrieves and minims.