Tchaikovsky Romeo & Juliet

Question 1

What is the order of themes in Tchaikovskys Romeo and Juliet

Answer 1

1. Introduction (Friar Lawrence)
2. Expedition (strife , loveA+B theme)
3. Development (Friar Lawrence, strife)
4. Recapitulation (strife theme, loveB )
5. Coda (Love theme)

Question 2

What are some features of the introduction

Answer 2

1. Long sustained chords
2. Homophonic texture
3. Modulation
4. Pedal note
5. Arpeggio/Broken chords
6. Motifs
7. Arco and pizzicato

Question 3

What are some features of the expedition?

Answer 3

1. Syncopation
2. Chromatic scale
3. Dotted rhythm
4. Imitation
5. Polyphonic
6. Pedal note
7. Pizzicato