Vivaldi - Structure Flashcards
True or false – the overall structure of the concerto is more old fashioned than some Vivaldi wrote?
True.
What is a movement?
A large self contained section within the concerto itself. There are 4 movements int his concerto.
How many movements are there in the concerto?
4
What are the sections of the 1st movement?
The opening 2-part canon section is then followed by a closing section that has a solo cello with continuo.
How many sections are there in the second movement?
2
What is notable about the length of the opening section of the 2nd movement?
It is only 3 bars long!
What do you think the purpose of the opening section of the second movement is?
To provide a short section where the music can “take a breath” after the complex scalic runs of the preceding movement.
What musical form does Vivaldi use for section 2 of the second movement?
A fugue.
What dance form is movement 3 based on?
The “Siciliano”.
What are the main sections for movement 3 of the concerto?
Opening tutti (everyone together) section, section with solo violin and accompaniment, short closing tutti section.
How is the opening section of the 4th movement similar to the opening of the first movement?
It begins with the 2 solo violins playing a passage together, then follows a solo passage for cello.
