Beethoven String Quartet Movement 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the structure of Movt. 4 if one assumes it is a rondo?
A
Intro A B A C B A Coda
2
Q
Why is Movt. 4 not a typical rondo?
A
It breaks form by not reciting the A section after the middle C section; instead moving straight to another B.
3
Q
What is the structure of Movt. 4 if one assumes it is a sonata?
A
Intro Exposition First Subject Transition Second subject Development Development Transition Second Subject First Subject Coda
4
Q
Why is Movt. 4 not a typical sonata?
A
The first subject is repeated before the second subject before the coda.
5
Q
Explain “Motif X”
A
“Sighing” descending minor 3rds in semiquaver couplets.
6
Q
Explain “Motif Y”
A
“Lyrical” 5 note motif, including an anacrusis.
7
Q
Explain “Motif Z”
A
Uses a chromatic lower auxiliary note.
8
Q
Explain the instrumentation of Theme A.
A
motifs are initially stated by violin 1, but in the introduction, the violin 1 only states motif x, while cello states y.
