Haydn Flashcards
(23 cards)
How is the ‘Clock’ Symphony typical of the classical era?
Balanced phrases, greater range of dynamics, tonic/dominant timpani, clearly defined melodies and rhythms, natural brass, homophonic textures to make the main melodies stand out.
How many flutes are there?
2.
How many oboes are there?
2.
How many clarinets and what key are they tuned to?
2, A.
How many bassoons?
2.
How many horns and what key are they tuned to?
2, G.
How many trumpets and what key are they tuned to?
2, C.
Timpani in what key?
D and G, tonic and dominant.
What other instruments are there?
Violins 1 and 2, viola, cello, double bass.
(Dynamics) How does it begin?
Piano.
(Dynamics) What can you say about the second melody?
Contrasts p and f dynamics.
How does it finish?
With three p tonic chords.
What is the time signature?
2/4.
What tempo?
Andante.
What do the alternating D and C# semiquavers do?
They mark the change between sections.
What do the ostinato staccato quavers in the accompaniment do?
Create the ticking effect.
What key is the symphony in?
G major.
Main melody modulates through what key?
D major (dominant).
Tonic and dominant melodies are used for what?
The second harmony.
Features of the first melody?
Balanced rise and fall in the shape, dotted and double dotted rhythms, uses acciaccaturas.
What texture is at the beginning?
Homophonic.
Why is the texture thicker for the minor section? And what texture is it?
Full orchestra is used. Polyphonic.
When is the texture reduced again?
Re-orchestrated section.
