Phrase 1 Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What is phrase 1?
A
‘Let’s start at the very beginning’
2
Q
Dynamics
A
Piano
3
Q
Rhythm/Metre
A
2/4 for the whole section
4
Q
Pitch/Contour
A
Little monotone then rises and then falls a major 3rd
5
Q
Melody/Motifs
A
Conjunct
Major 3rd ‘begin’
Anacrusis ‘Let’s’
6
Q
Instrumentation
A
Female vocal
Harp - continuous rocking octaves
Pizzicato violins - sustained inner pedal
Viola in octaves with the voice
7
Q
Tempo
Texture
Timbre
Tonality
A
Pizzicato violins
Moderato, legato
C major
Homophonic
8
Q
Harmony
A
Dominant (V) inverted pedal in octaves Imperfect cadence (Vb & V)
9
Q
Structure
A
4 bar phrase
