Pierrot Lunaire, Op.21, Nacht P2

Question 0

What musical device creates a sense of unity in Nacht?

Answer 0

Passacaglia

Question 1

Albert Giraud’s Poetic Rondo Pattern used in Nacht is…

Answer 1

A B A C A

Question 2

Define: Passacaglia

Answer 2

Term from Baroque Period meaning, a variation in form in which new melodies appear over a repeating bass line.

Question 3

Schoenberg’s Passacaglia is how many notes long?

Answer 3

Only 3 Notes: E-G-Eb

Question 4

Because the Passacaglia is a repeated motif, it is considered to be a…

Answer 4

Ostinato

Question 5

Schoenberg’s Passacaglia consists of what two things?

Answer 5

Rising Minor 3rd & Descending Major 3rd

Question 6

What is the first thing played by the piano’s left hand in a low register?

Answer 6

The Ostinato Passacaglia

Question 7

Define: Ostinato

Answer 7

A short repeating pattern played many times

Question 8

Only word sung in Nacht is…

Answer 8

Verschwiegen - Mutely

Question 9

Techniques used in Nacht to emphasize the dark, fearsome atmosphere are…

Answer 9

Use of only lowest instruments in Schoenberg’s ensemble

Fermata

“On the Bridge Playing”

Question 10

Lowest Instruments in Nacht’s Ensemble are…

Answer 10

Cello
Bass Clarinet
Piano