John Cage, Sonatas and Interludes Main points of John Cage 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? MusicA2/A-levelAll boards Created by: Antoinette YoxallCreated on: 03-06-12 12:37 Melody Pitches are distorted Some motifs are repeated (e.g. bar 1 and bar 3) Chromatic passages (e.g. bar 5-6) Arch-shaped 'melodies' - 15-16 Some phrases have a pentatonic feel Contrasting dynamics Phrases don't always sound like they look due to preparation Short statements are used to create shapes and phrases Augmentation in Sonata 3 Sequence in Sonata 3 Conjunct movement Retrograde repetition features in Sonata 3 Grace notes Inversion 1 of 5 Harmony and Tonality Traditional harmony and tonality is impossible due to preparation No cadences 7th chord at the opening Parallel chords feature at 20 At 23 (Sonata 3) the melody lags a beat, creating minor 9ths Repetitions emphasise pitch At the opening of Sonata 3 there is a pedal which acts as a tonal function 2 of 5 Texture Homophony at the opening Monophony at opening of Sonata 2 2 part homorhythm at bar 10 (S2) Ostinato accompaniment at 18 (S2) Layered textures at 30 Melody and pedal at opening of S3 3 of 5 Rhythm Structure is based upon rhythmic units Triplets - bar 9 Off beat effects Metrical displacement, making strong beats unclear Syncopation Bar of silence Irregular note groupings Frequent change of time signatures 4 of 5 Structure Sonatas are in binary form Micromacrocosmic structure: Sonata 1 4 x 7 crotchets 1 x 7 3 x 7 4 x 7 2 x 7 Sonata 2 1.5 x 31 crotchets 2 3/8 x 31 Sonata 3 1 x 34 crotchets 3 1/4 x 34 5 of 5
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