Schoenburg Flashcards
1
Q
What is the structure of this piece?
A
None.
2
Q
What is the texture?
A
Monophonic and polyphonic.
3
Q
Describe the melody of this piece?
A
H (main melody) played by horns and N (secondry melody) played by trumpet 1 are used on the score.
4
Q
Describe the instruments of this piece?
A
A full orchestra is used.
5
Q
What is the tonality of this piece?
A
Atonal (has no key).
6
Q
What is the harmony of this piece|?
A
Their is no harmony but hexachords are used ( a group of 6 notes out of the available 12 used as a melody or chord.
7
Q
What is the rhythm of this piece?
A
Although this piece sounds like it has no beat or pulse it is in 3/4.
8
Q
When was this piece written?
A
1909.
