neoclassicism Poulenc sonata for trumpet horn and trombone

Question 1

Structure

Answer 1

Modified Ternary
3 movements- we study mov 1
Difference in a and b section G to Eb, tempo slows
Humourous codetta at the end of the A section
Trumpet cadenza bar 39 (b section)

Question 2

Harmony

Answer 2

Perfect cadence after first phrase (4 bars)
G to Eb key change (between A and B section)
Mainly diatonic
Use of primary chords
Extended chords and added note harmony

Question 3

Melody

Answer 3

Lyrical 
Often begins on anacrusis e.g bar 1
Phrasing not always balanced- switches between metres in section A
Bar 2 large leaps
Cadenza in trumpet in bar 39

Question 4

Rhythm/metre

Answer 4

Anacrusis tune begins
Bar 39 semi quaver free trumpet cadenza
Syncopation e.g bars 13-14
Frequent tempo change
Time signature change
3 bars in quintuple time

Question 5

Texture

Answer 5

MDH at beginning
Monophony
Homorhythmic last bar
Octaves last bar
Use of 3 part textures
Use of doubling

Question 6

Sonority/timbre

Answer 6

Trio of brass is unusual
Trumpet main instrument, horn takes over sometimes 
Wide range for trumpet
Virtuoso flourish trumpet
Horn uses wide tessitura
Oom-pah accompaniment in bar 40
Awkward leaps bar 30