Essay- Clarinet

Question 1

Dynamics

Answer 1

-balance of forte and piano passages
-balance between orchestra and soloist
-crescendos for excitement

Question 2

Rhythm

Answer 2

-Melody and accompaniment is clear
-variety of rhythmic contrast
-syncopation (bar 40)
-semiquacers mostly in clarinet parts melody so it stands out

Question 3

Structure

Answer 3

-rondo theme
-homo and mono phonic

Question 4

Melody

Answer 4

-typically 4 bar phrases
-trills
-grace notes
-chromaticism
-acciacaturas and appoggiatauras
-conjunct
-scalic notes

Question 5

Instrumentation

Answer 5

-slurs
-staccato
-staccato slurs
-Clarinet has varied articulation
-use of the chalumeau register
-prominence to clarinet but also tutti

Question 6

Texture+ tempo

Answer 6

-Melody and accompaniment
-use of thirds with clarinet and violin
-octaves
-call and response
-briefly monophonic and homophonic

Question 7

Harmony + tonality

Answer 7

-Use of A major/minor be E major/minor
-modulations through a range of keys
-diatonic and chromatic harmonies
-perfect and imperfect cadences