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GCSE Music Summery Set Pieces
32
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11th Grade
05/27/2014

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Term

"And the Glory of the Lord"

 

Metre?

Definition

 

3

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4

Term

"And the Glory of the Lord"

 

Tonality?

Definition

 

A Major

Term

"And the Glory of the Lord"

 

Tempo?

Definition

Allegro

(Matches joyful mood)

Term

"And the Glory of the Lord"

 

Dynamics?

Definition

mf to f


(Terraced dynamics to match joyful mood)

Term

"And the Glory of the Lord"

 

Rhythm?

Definition
Hemiola and on-beat crotchet rhythms.
Term

"And the Glory of the Lord"

 

Harmony?

Definition
Major harmonies, uses perfect and plagal cadences.
Term

"And the Glory of the Lord"

 

Texture?

Definition
Alternating Homphonic and Polyphonic (Contrapuntal). Chorus ends with a Chordal Homophonic coda.
Term

"And the Glory of the Lord"

 

Features?

Definition
Imitation & Sequence, Syllabic word setting and use of Melisma.
Term

"And the Glory of the Lord"

 

Melody and Form & Structure?

Definition

Chorus is based on 4 contrasting melodic ideas.

1. based on triad of A major & syllabic.

2. decending sequence & melisma.

3. repetition.

4. notes of long duration - repeated.

Term

"And the Glory of the Lord"

 

Insrumentation?

Definition
Four voices: soprano; alto; tenor and bass. Strings, Continuo, Trumpets, Timpani and later added oboes and bassoons.
Term

"Symphony No.40 in G minor"


Metre?

Definition

 

4

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4

Term

"Symphony No.40 in G minor"


Tonality?

Definition

 

G minor

Term

"Symphony No.40 in G minor"


Tempo?

Definition

 

Molto Allegro

(Very Fast)

Term

"Symphony No.40 in G minor"


Dynamics?

Definition

 

Starts at but has lots of dynamic contrast including use of sfz and accents.

Term

"Symphony No.40 in G minor"


Pitch?

Definition

 

Violins play 1st subject in octaves.

Limited pitch range.

2nd subject moves CHROMATICALLY.

Term

"Symphony No.40 in G minor"


Rhythm?

Definition

Scale passages and rising sequences.

1st Subject - crotchet and quaver rhythm.

2nd Subject - slower, legato rhythm.

Term

"Symphony No.40 in G minor"


Harmony?

Definition

1st Subject - G minor.

2nd Subject - Bb major (relative major) in exposition but G minor in recapitualation.

A variety of keys are explored in the development.

Term

"Symphony No.40 in G minor"


Texture?

Definition

 

Mainly HOMOPHONIC (melody and accompaniment).

POLYPHONIC in development.

Term

"Symphony No.40 in G minor"


Features?

Definition

 

Pedal notes in development.

Term

"Symphony No.40 in G minor"


Melody and Form & Structure?

Definition

Sonata Form

Exposition - 1st sub. Bridge passage. 2nd sub. codetta.

Development - based on 1st sub. Polyphonic. Diffreent keys. Pedal notes. Themes passed between timbres.

Recapitualation - G minor. Bridge is longer. Lots of scale passages and rising sequences. Ends with a codetta.

 

Term

"Symphony No.40 in G minor"


Instrumentation?

Definition
Classical orchestra: 2xViolins; Violas; Cellos; Double Bases; 2xFlutes; 2xOboes; 2xClarinets; 2xBassoons; 2xHorns. NO TRUMPETS OR TIMPANI!
Term

"Prelude No.15 in Db major Op.28"

 

Metre?

Definition

 

 

4

-

4

Term

"Prelude No.15 in Db major Op.28"

 

Tonality?

Definition

 

Db Major

Term

"Prelude No.15 in Db major Op.28"

 

Tempo?

Definition

 

Rubato

Term

"Prelude No.15 in Db major Op.28"

 

Dynamics?

Definition

 

p (wider range in Section B)

Term

"Prelude No.15 in Db major Op.28"

 

Pitch?

Definition

 

Top note is Bb. Moderate range. Lower pitch in Section B.

Term

"Prelude No.15 in Db major Op.28"

 

Rhythm?

Definition

 

Distinctive "A" Rhythm.

Term

"Prelude No.15 in Db major Op.28"

 

Texture?

Definition

 

Mainly HOMOPHONIC. Section B - Thick, Chordal almost chorale-like movement.

Term

"Prelude No.15 in Db major Op.28"

 

Features?

Definition

 

Expressive use of pedals. Sostenuto (sustained), Acciacatura ("crushing note - Decoration)

Pedal Note - Ab (enharmonic G sharp)

Term

"Prelude No.15 in Db major Op.28"

 

Harmony?

Definition

 

A (1-27) - Db Major

B (28-75) - C sharp minor

A (75-81) - Db Major

Codetta (81-89) - Db Major

Term

"Prelude No.15 in Db major Op.28"

 

Melody and Form & Structure?

Definition

 

Two main themes in Section A and inverted dominant pedal in Section B. Ends with PERFECT CADENCE.

Term

"Prelude No.15 in Db major Op.28"

 

Instrumentation?

Definition

 

Solo Piano (Chopin was a virtuoso)

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