Haydn - Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
What tempo is the introduction in?
A
Adagio
2
Q
How is the melody structured?
A
12 bar theme - 6 bar question, 6 bar answer
3
Q
What is the theme made of?
A
> theme in thirds
> semitone motif
4
Q
What do horns do?
A
emphasise the cadences
5
Q
What plays the introduction?
A
bassoons and lower strings
6
Q
What is the significance of the repeat of the theme?
A
> rhythmic countermelody
> different answer phrase - expanded
7
Q
How does the Introduction end?
A
unison of strings and bassoon - spirals down to a final repeated note motif
8
Q
What key is the Introduction in?
A
Eb major
9
Q
What time signature is the Introduction in?
A
3/4
10
Q
Why is it called the ‘Drum Roll’ symphony?
A
the timpani roll at the beginning
