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Confutatis Maledictis
Mozart Requiem AS Flashcards
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12th Grade
01/05/2026

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Term
What does Confutatus Maledictis translate as?
Definition
When the accused are confounded,
Term
The first theme uses word painting to depict terror and Hell. How?
Definition
Rising demi-semiqauver Ostinato
Dotted Rhythms
A Minor
Opening statement by Basses then Tenors in Stretto
Term
The 2nd theme first appears in which bar and is performed by whom? What has the key modulated to at this point?
Definition
Bar 7
Sopranos and Altos hompohonically
C Major
Term
What is the key at Bar 16?
Definition
C Minor
Term
In bars 10-16, there is a circle of Fifths. What keys and where
Definition
10- C Minor
11 - G Minor then D minor
12 - A minor then E minor
Term
The 2nd theme reappears in BAr 16. What is the key now? How is this related to the 1st appearance of this theme
Definition
A Minor
Relative minor
Term
What does "Sotto Voce" mean?
Definition
Hushed voice,Half whispered or subdued manner
Term
The harmony between bars 17-25 is based on which keys?
Definition
A minor and D minor (Tonic and Sub-dominant with C Major in Bar 21
Term
The final section starts at which bar?
Definition
Bar 25
Term
Identify the chord in bar 27?
Definition
Eb Diminished 7th
Term
Identify the bar and beats where two chordal suspensions take place
Definition
Bar 28
Beat 1+2 - 9-8 Suspension
Beat 3+4 - 4-3 Suspension
Term
Comment on the vocal writing from Bar 25 to the end
Definition
Hymn like
Mostly Homo-rhythmic (Crotchets!!!!)
Some Antiphonal writing (B then SAT)
4 bar sequence that descends by a semitone (apart from bar 35/36 - 6 bars)
Term
In bar 39, the key changes to?
Definition
F Major
Term
The final Chord of the Confutatis is what?
Definition
A7 in 2nd inversion 6,4)
(The V7 to to lead into Dminor for the Lacrimosa)
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