Mozarts opera features

Question 1

what does Mozart emphasise?

Answer 1

emphasis on elegance and balance

Question 2

Harmony

Mozart

Answer 2

simple diatonic harmony
modulations- relative minor/major, dominant

functional harmony, chords in root position, perfect cadences
clear chords such as I, IV and V

Question 3

Texture

Mozart

Answer 3

mainly homophonic textures (melody plus accompaniment) but with some use of counterpoint (where two or more melodic lines are combined)

Question 4

dynamics

Mozart

Answer 4

more contrasting dynamics - contrasting moods

Question 5

melody

Mozart

Answer 5

not much ornamentation: this is because this would have obstructed from the clarity of the melody line

Question 6

timbre

Mozart

Answer 6

orchestra increased in size, as more instruments are introduced, for example the oboe
piano came in and replaced the harpsichord: piano used Alberti bass

Question 7

structure

Mozart

Answer 7

• variety and balance
• clear even phrases
• the recitative and aria section were introduced

Question 8

tempo

Mozart

Answer 8

even pulse