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Sarabande 1 2 3 4 5
Stylistic Features
Tonality Definesthe Structure-modulation todominant 2ndsection
rounded binaryform
part of a dance suit(5th movement)
moves throughclosely relatedkeys
no writtendynamics orarticulation (addedon performance)
Melody Writing scalic Some Syncopation Conjunct Sequences
HarmonyFunctional/diatonicthroughout
2 part textureshows clearharmonic structure
highly harmonicallydecorated righthand;suspensions,appoggiaturas,passing notes,accented passingnotes etc
Chromaticism fromchanges of key
Diminished Chordb12
Structure
Rounded Binaryform (A=shortB=long)
Section A ends inthe Dominant
Section B passesthrough manykeys, ends in tonic
Recognisedstructure of thebaroque period
Tonality definesstructure
TonalityOverall tonality Dmajor
First modulation isto the dominant-imperfect cadencein A major
Section A finisheswith a perfectcadence in Amajor
Section B starts inthe dominant andmodulates to Bminor in b19/20
b21-23 suggests amodulation to Eminor in the lefthand. b23-24perfect cadence inE minor(supertonic minor)
TextureMainly 2 parttexture
Right hand oftenhas the melody
Start and end ofsections arepolyphonic
First two bars areMelody DominatedHomophony withchords in left hand
Rhythm
Complex rhythmsthat sound as freeas improvisation
Rhythms comeback, imitatedrhythms
Second beat in baremphasised.Typical ofsarabande Triple Simple Time Slow
Gigue 1 2 3 4 5
Stylistic FeaturesTonality Definesthe Structure binary form
part of a dance suit(7th movement)
moves throughclosely relatedkeys
no writtendynamics orarticulation (addedon performance)
Melody Writing
melody usessimilar ideasthroughout scalic or Arpeggios
Conjunct melody,accompanimentoften jumpsaround Imitative Fugal
HarmonyFunctional/diatonicthroughout
Many of the sameharmonic devicesas the sarabande
Harmonicsequence b18-19repeated b29-31
Dramatic Dim 7thb91
Most ties indicatesuspensions. Also,triple suspensionb16-17
StructureBinary form (A+B48 bars each)
Section A ends inthe Dominant
Section B passesthrough manykeys, ends in tonic
Recognisedstructure of thebaroque period
Tonality definesstructure
TonalityOverall tonality-Dmajor
Modulates toDominant (Amajor) b7
Returns to D majorb16
Section A ends inA major withperfect cadence
Second sectionstarts in D major
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5 6 7 8 9 10 11
no writtendynamics orarticulation (addedon performance)
contrapuntaltexture
written forharpsichord
second sectionsimilar to first simple harmony
Emphasis onsecond beat
Diminished Chordb12
Neopolitan 6thchord E minor b23
Use of secondarydominant to createpassingmodulations (b25)
Tonality definesstructureb21-23 suggests amodulation to Eminor in the lefthand. b23-24perfect cadence inE minor(supertonic minor)
b29 similar phraseto beginning,returns to D major
SecondaryDominants
Slow Semi QuaversDemi Semi quavermovements
5 6 7 8 9 10 11no writtendynamics orarticulation (addedon performance)
contrapuntaltexture
written forharpsichord fast tempo
2nd section similarto first
FugalMost ties indicatesuspensions. Also,triple suspensionb16-17
Tonality definesstructure
Second sectionstarts in D major
From b 61-66there are perfectcadences in Eminor, F# minor, Bminor. Perfectcadence in Eminor b 70
Finishes in Dmajor
SecondaryDominants used
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TextureStarts monophonic(subject)
Bar 7 startscountersubject+answer
Fugue like-polyphonic when 2parts join in
Bar 78 - 3 partcounterpoint
First 21 bars are infugal texture
Rhythm Imitive RhythmsTrimple Compoundtime
Continuous semiquaver movementand dotted quaverchords
Tippett 1 2 3 4 5
Stylistic Features1st violin has widerange
no solo intruments-double orchestra
very few extendedtechniques
phygian cadenceIvb-V compoud time
Melody Writingoften doubled 8veabove and below
driven by excitingrhythm repetition of motifs mainly conjunct
wide range for 1'stviolin
Harmonynon functionalharmony
no emphasis on3rd of chord ofperfect cadences
dissonant but notatonal
Structuresonata form withritonelo infulences
1-20 First Sub -39second link 40-68
Development 69-128 Recapit. 129-232
Theme presentingsimultaneously in 3octaves
Tonality
Tonality does notdefine thestructure phygian cadence modes tonal centres
Texturecontrapuntal inplaces doubles melody
double stops for3bars
orchestralhomophohy butcontrapuntaltogether-antiphonous 2 orchestras
Rhythmrhythm drivesmelody syncopation additive rhythms
time signaturechanges
Joke Quartet 1 2 3 4 5
Stylistic Features String Quartet Simple harmonies Periodic PhrasingClear harmonicProgressions
Melody Dominatedhomophony
Melody WritingSimple MemorableMelody
Folklike andDancing
Equal LengthPhrases
Most materialcomes from Motifin opening theme Conjuct mainly
Harmony
13 bar longDominant Pedal atbar 16
Central EpisodeDominant Pedal inAb
Instead ofresolving Bar 41stuck on 1c 4times Moves to F minor Returns to Eb
Structure Rondo
Refrain' getsshorter each timereturns
Refrain has ABAStructure itself Ends on Tonic
Tonality helpsdefine structure
TonalityTonality Definesthe Structure II-V-I Often seen
Ab Major NotStrong Cadence
13 bar longDominant Pedal atbar 16
Central EpisodeDominant Pedal inAb
TextureMelody DominatedHomophony
plenty of interest inother parts
Tiny amount ofdouble stopping
4 part texturemainly
Rhythm 6/8 time Simple Rhythms StacattosContinuousQuavers
Webern
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First 21 bars are infugal texture
supportive bassline
Bar 34, 3 bars ofmonophony
3 partsoccasionally
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
compoud time suspensions uses key centressontato form withritenello influences syncopation
time signaturechanges
wide range for 1'stviolin
syncopatedmelody
moves betweeninstruments
limited use ofextendedtechniques
Theme presentingsimultaneously in 3octaves
2 orchestras
Each orchestrajust as importantas other
Full and richtextuerCharacteristic ofTippett
Parts interact inpatterns with otherparts in sameorchestra, rarelywith otherorchestra
time signaturechanges
frequent change ofpulse
Often second tiednotes are accentedwhich leads tostrong syncopation
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Melody Dominatedhomophony
Tonality Definesthe Structure
significant use ofdominant pedals
use of periodicphrasing
modulates toclosely relatedkeys
uses modifiedrondo form
more detaileddirections thanbaroque
Conjuct mainlyMelodicSequences Arpeggios
Returns to Eb Tonic Pedal in Eb Sequential Rise
Tonality helpsdefine structure
Central EpisodeDominant Pedal inAb
Instead ofresolving Bar 41stuck on 1c 4times Moves to F minor Returns to Eb Tonic Pedal in Eb
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Retrograde InversionRetrogradeInversion Tone Row
FragmentedMelody Short Piece
Inspired byBrandenburgConcertos
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11more detaileddirections thanbaroque
Melody in 1stViolin mainly
11Inspired byBrandenburgConcertos
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Melody Writing Fragmented Tone RowMoves betweeninstruments Disjunct Angular
Harmony
Structure
Ternary with Introand Coda - Sonatalike
Tonalityatonal- use of tonerow etc
Texture Sparse texture
Rarely more thanone instrument ata time
Melody Movesbetweeninstruments
Rhythm
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Angular Tritones