Dambuster Flashcards
(17 cards)
1
Q
A
2
Q
Overall Key
A
C major
3
Q
Time Signature
A
2/4
4
Q
Type of Piece
A
March
5
Q
Ensemble
A
Orchestra
6
Q
Introduction Key
A
C major
7
Q
Introduction Features
A
- Lower Brass Sustained dominant pedal
- Timpani Roll
- Lower strings then upper
strings added - Crescendo p to ff
- Fragmentation
- Diminution
- Ascending sequence
- Alternating F and G chords
- Cymbal crashes
- Trumpet fanfare
8
Q
Theme A key
A
C major
9
Q
Theme A Features
A
- ABA/ternary structure
- Melody on strings and woodwind
- Cello countermelody
- Chromatic semiquaver upbeat
- Rising and falling triads
- Dotted rhythm
- Lower auxiliary note
- Staccato
- Sycopation
- Descending sequence
- Rising 3rd s
- Rising scale
- Ends with perfect cadence
- Prominent triangle
- Glockenspiel
- Ends with suspended cymbal
10
Q
Theme A Modulations
A
- Modulations to G major and F minor
11
Q
Theme B Key
A
F Major
12
Q
Theme B Features
A
- Modulates to C major and D minor
- Melody on strings
- Woodwind and horns countermelody
- Legato
- Trumpet fanfare at the end
Repeat of B:
- Full orchestra
- Prominent brass
- Cymbal crashes
- String countermelodies
Ending:
- Fragmented
- Extended upwards
- Bass moves downwards in contrary
motion to the melody
13
Q
Theme B Modulations
A
Modulates to C major, then D minor
14
Q
Theme B Grandioso Key
A
C Major
15
Q
Theme B Grandioso Features
A
- Rallentando molto leading into this section
- C major
- Full orchestra
- Slower than original
- Forte
- Cymbal crashes
- Snare Drum rolls
- Interrupted cadence
- Augmentation at end
16
Q
Coda Key
A
F Major, F minor, Then C Major
17
Q
Coda Features
A
- Based on opening bars
- Timpani tonic and dominant notes
- Timpani roll
- Keys: F major, F minor then C major
