Structure Flashcards
0
Q
Structure of the text is strophic therefore the structure of the music =…
A
Through composed
1
Q
The structure of the text manipulates
A
The structure of the music
2
Q
In the seconda practica…
A
All music serves the text
3
Q
What creates unity?
A
The falling 3rd homie motif
4
Q
3 structures due to the texture:
A
- Bars 1-19 = antiphony (builds to 3, 4 + 5 parts)
- Bars 20-38 = 2 equal sub-sections, the second transposed down a 5th texture = 3 part then 5 part
- Bars 39-67 = 5 parts + parallel 3rds
5
Q
How is the text treated?
A
NOT at a uniform rate
6
Q
Section 2 is same length as section 1 despite shorter text because…
A
Repeats and slower tempo
7
Q
Why are the notes at ‘vita’ shorter and word setting faster?
A
Because vita = life
8
Q
Why is mille repeated lots?
A
Because it means thousands
