Schoenberg - Peripetie Flashcards
1
Q
When was Peripetie released?
A
1909
2
Q
What style?
Peripetie
A
Expressionist
3
Q
Written for?
Peripetie
A
Large orchestra 90 people
(Huge woodwind and brass sections
strings
percussion)
4
Q
What structure?
Peripetie
A
Free rondo (ABACA) but the A section is changed so much it is hardly recognisable
5
Q
What are the dynamics like?
Peripetie
A
extreme
sudden changes
6
Q
What is rhythm like?
Peripetie
A
unclear
complex
changes
7
Q
Comment on the melody?
Peripetie
A
angular fragmented KLANGFARBEN melody short motifs large intervals HAUPTSTIMME (main melody) - played by horn, clarinet, cello
8
Q
What is the texture like?
Peripetie
A
quick changes complex contrapuntal (independent of each other) texture
9
Q
What is the key?
Peripetie
A
atonal
10
Q
How are the different sections developed?
Peripetie
A
imitation
inversion
diminution - note values made smaller
11
Q
what is the harmony like/
Peripetie
A
uses hexachords (6 notes)
dissonant
clashing
