Vivaldi - Concerto in D minor- Rhythm and metre Flashcards
1
Q
What is the time signature for the first movement?
A
3/4- Simple triple time
2
Q
Which feature does Vivaldi use in many of the solo passages?
A
Continuous quavers or continuous semiquavers
3
Q
The second movement is in common time, what is the time signature?
A
4/4- Simple quadruple time
4
Q
How frequent is the syncopation?
A
There is occasional syncopation
5
Q
What is the time signature for the third movement?
A
12/8- Compound time
6
Q
What rhythm does the third movement use(of the siciliano dance)?
A
The dotted rhythm
7
Q
What is the time signature for the finale?
A
4/4- Common time
8
Q
What does the finale begin on?
A
An anacrusis (up-beat)
