Phrase 6

Question 1

What is phrase 6?

Answer 1

“Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti” + dialogue and instrumental transition

Question 2

Dynamics

Answer 2

p then fades out (diminuendo

Question 3

Rhythm

Answer 3

Syllabic word setting

Question 4

Pitch

Answer 4

Has a range of an major 7th

Question 5

Structure

Answer 5

2-bar phrase with a pause then dialogue and instrumental transition to the next phrase

Question 6

Melody

Answer 6

Rising conjunct scale

Question 7

Instrumentation

Answer 7

The instrumentation is the same but woodwind and strings are doubling the melody
After pause and dialogue there are flutes, a clarinet and a harp with an on stage guitar in accompaniment

Question 8

Texture
Tonality
Timbre

Tempo

Answer 8

Homophonic
C major
The less fuller texture also makes it cold but gets warmer after pause and dialogue
Moderato

Question 9

Harmony

Answer 9

Rising accompaniment chords
After pause and dialogue there’s falling accompaniment chord sequence
The bass line plays a dominant pedal which leads into an imperfect cadence (V-VI7d-V7) - repeats after pause and dialogue with dominant pedal an octave higher and V7 note 2 octaves higher