Schoenberg

Question 1

Structure

Answer 1

1. Free-rondo structure
2. No structural reference points (cadences)
3. “A” sections nearly too developed to be recognised

Question 2

Instrumentation

Answer 2

1. Large orchestra (about 90)
2. Instruments play to extremes
3. Brass for loud, woodwind for warm
4. Use of mutes and unusual techniques (cymbal played by cello bow)

Question 3

Tonality

Answer 3

1. No functional key - atonal

2. Chromaticism

Question 4

Harmony

Answer 4

1. Dissonance harmonies

2. Hexachords used to build up melodies

Question 5

Texture

Answer 5

1. Mainly contrapuntal, sometimes monophonic or homophonic
2. Extreme changes
3. Built up through imitation and inversion

Question 6

Dynamics

Answer 6

1. Very sudden changes

2. Very extreme contrasts

Question 7

Rhythm

Answer 7

1. Complex and varied
2. 3/4 to 2/4 to 4/4
3. Can be very quick or slower

Question 8

Melody

Answer 8

1. Angular and disjunct
2. Octave displacements
3. Short fragmented motifs (7 motifs in first 18 bars)
4. Developed in cell-like fashion

Question 9

Klangfarbenmelodie

Answer 9

1. Tone-colour melody

2. Different instruments for different tones

Question 10

Haupstimme

Answer 10

Principal voice - main melodic line

Question 11

Nebenstimme

Answer 11

Secondary voice - second most important melodic line