Theory - Chanson et Badinerie Flashcards
Who is the composer?
Pierre Camus
Nationality?
French Composer
Birth and death?
1885 - 1948
Occupations?
Composer, teacher and conductor
What are his compositions?
Douze Etudes for flute and this piece (Chanson et Badinerie)
What are some of his contemporaries?
Claude Debussy, Cecile Chaminade and Paul Dukas
What is the style of his piece?
Romantic and impressionistic elements, elegance and grace, relaxed rhythms, gentle dissonant harmonies.
When was it composed?
1913
What does Chanson et Badinerie mean?
Song and Badinage
Definition: Andante
At an easy walking pace
Definition: Doux et envelope
Sweetly and with an enveloping sonority
Definition: Simile
Similarly
Definition: Cedez un peu
Yield a little
Definition: Suivez
Follow the tempo of the performer
Definition: 1st movement
Return to the original speed