Voiles Flashcards
1
Q
Melody
A
Fragmented, multiple ostinatos, wholetone scale in A section, pentatonic in B
2
Q
Rhythm and metre
A
Irregular change in rhythm, changes from triplets, quavers, crotchets
3
Q
Harmony and Tonality
A
Bb pedal throughout the piece, Frequent dissonance and chromaticism throughout, constant tonal ambiguity, lack of cadences and occasional cluster chords
4
Q
Structure
A
Ternary form ABA , B is a lot more animated but very short, A section a lot more gentle
5
Q
Use of instruments
A
Played by piano, change of clef b.10, played tres dous, changing tempos, many glissandos and slurs
6
Q
Texture
A
Mainly homophonic with lots of parallel motion
