The Vienesse Musical Clock

Question 1

Dynamics: what happens in the first A section?

Answer 1

It is forte

Question 2

What are the dynamics like in the B episode?

Answer 2

Both mezzo forte and piano

Question 3

What are the dynamics like in the c section?

Answer 3

It has both crescendos and diminuendos

Question 4

Rhythm: what notes are used to create a rhythmic movement?

Answer 4

Quavers

Question 5

What is the time signature of the piece?

Answer 5

2/4 or 4/4

Question 6

Structure: what is the form of this piece?

Answer 6

Rondo structure

Question 7

What are the different sections of the piece called and how are they labelled?

Answer 7

They are called episodes and they are labelled with letters from the alphabet

Question 8

Melody: what musical features are in the melody?

Answer 8

Scales and scaling figuration such as broken chords and arpeggios

Question 9

Instruments: what instrumental groups in the orchestra are most significant in this piece?

Answer 9

Woodwind, brass and percussion

Question 10

List 5 instruments used in this piece?

Answer 10

Tubular bells, snare drums, glockenspiel, piano and crash cymbals

Question 11

Texture: what musical device that combines instruments is used in the opening A section?

Answer 11

Unison

Question 12

What textural technique is used in section B?

Answer 12

Question and answer and at the end imitation

Question 13

Tempo: what is the overall tempo of the piece and why is that the tempo

Answer 13

It is allegro to imitate a clock