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"And the Glory of the Lord"
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"And the Glory of the Lord"
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"And the Glory of the Lord"
Tempo? |
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Allegro
(Matches joyful mood) |
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"And the Glory of the Lord"
Dynamics? |
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mf to f
(Terraced dynamics to match joyful mood)
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"And the Glory of the Lord"
Rhythm? |
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| Hemiola and on-beat crotchet rhythms. |
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"And the Glory of the Lord"
Harmony? |
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| Major harmonies, uses perfect and plagal cadences. |
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"And the Glory of the Lord"
Texture? |
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| Alternating Homphonic and Polyphonic (Contrapuntal). Chorus ends with a Chordal Homophonic coda. |
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"And the Glory of the Lord"
Features? |
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| Imitation & Sequence, Syllabic word setting and use of Melisma. |
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"And the Glory of the Lord"
Melody and Form & Structure? |
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Definition
Chorus is based on 4 contrasting melodic ideas.
1. based on triad of A major & syllabic.
2. decending sequence & melisma.
3. repetition.
4. notes of long duration - repeated. |
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"And the Glory of the Lord"
Insrumentation? |
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| Four voices: soprano; alto; tenor and bass. Strings, Continuo, Trumpets, Timpani and later added oboes and bassoons. |
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"Symphony No.40 in G minor"
Metre? |
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"Symphony No.40 in G minor"
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"Symphony No.40 in G minor"
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Molto Allegro
(Very Fast) |
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"Symphony No.40 in G minor"
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Starts at p but has lots of dynamic contrast including use of sfz and accents. |
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"Symphony No.40 in G minor"
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Violins play 1st subject in octaves.
Limited pitch range.
2nd subject moves CHROMATICALLY. |
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"Symphony No.40 in G minor"
Rhythm? |
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Definition
Scale passages and rising sequences.
1st Subject - crotchet and quaver rhythm.
2nd Subject - slower, legato rhythm. |
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"Symphony No.40 in G minor"
Harmony? |
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Definition
1st Subject - G minor.
2nd Subject - Bb major (relative major) in exposition but G minor in recapitualation.
A variety of keys are explored in the development. |
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"Symphony No.40 in G minor"
Texture? |
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Mainly HOMOPHONIC (melody and accompaniment).
POLYPHONIC in development. |
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Term
"Symphony No.40 in G minor"
Features? |
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Pedal notes in development. |
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"Symphony No.40 in G minor"
Melody and Form & Structure? |
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Definition
Sonata Form
Exposition - 1st sub. Bridge passage. 2nd sub. codetta.
Development - based on 1st sub. Polyphonic. Diffreent keys. Pedal notes. Themes passed between timbres.
Recapitualation - G minor. Bridge is longer. Lots of scale passages and rising sequences. Ends with a codetta.
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"Symphony No.40 in G minor"
Instrumentation? |
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Definition
| Classical orchestra: 2xViolins; Violas; Cellos; Double Bases; 2xFlutes; 2xOboes; 2xClarinets; 2xBassoons; 2xHorns. NO TRUMPETS OR TIMPANI! |
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"Prelude No.15 in Db major Op.28"
Metre? |
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"Prelude No.15 in Db major Op.28"
Tonality? |
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"Prelude No.15 in Db major Op.28"
Tempo? |
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Term
"Prelude No.15 in Db major Op.28"
Dynamics? |
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Definition
p (wider range in Section B) |
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Term
"Prelude No.15 in Db major Op.28"
Pitch? |
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Definition
Top note is Bb. Moderate range. Lower pitch in Section B. |
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Term
"Prelude No.15 in Db major Op.28"
Rhythm? |
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Term
"Prelude No.15 in Db major Op.28"
Texture? |
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Definition
Mainly HOMOPHONIC. Section B - Thick, Chordal almost chorale-like movement. |
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Term
"Prelude No.15 in Db major Op.28"
Features? |
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Definition
Expressive use of pedals. Sostenuto (sustained), Acciacatura ("crushing note - Decoration)
Pedal Note - Ab (enharmonic G sharp) |
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Term
"Prelude No.15 in Db major Op.28"
Harmony? |
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Definition
A (1-27) - Db Major
B (28-75) - C sharp minor
A (75-81) - Db Major
Codetta (81-89) - Db Major |
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Term
"Prelude No.15 in Db major Op.28"
Melody and Form & Structure? |
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Definition
Two main themes in Section A and inverted dominant pedal in Section B. Ends with PERFECT CADENCE. |
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Term
"Prelude No.15 in Db major Op.28"
Instrumentation? |
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Solo Piano (Chopin was a virtuoso) |
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