Mozart Clarinet Concerto Flash Card Revision 0.0 / 5 ? MusicMozartGCSEAQA Created by: RexLand77Created on: 08-05-22 20:17 What is the time signature of rondo? 6/8 1 of 14 What is the main texture of Rondo? Melody & Accompaniment (homophonic) some imitation at the end 2 of 14 What is the key of Rondo? A major 3 of 14 What key is the clarinet written in? C major 4 of 14 Why is the clarinet in A written in a different key that the orchestra? Transposing instruments and sounds a minor 3rd lower than written 5 of 14 Name two transposing instruments in Mozarts Clarinet concerto Clarinet in A & French Horn in A 6 of 14 Give at least 3 characteristics on the melody main Theme (A) scalic, conjunct, some chromaticism, 4 bar phrases, legato articulation contrast with staccato, begins with an anacrusis 7 of 14 Which orchestral instruments accompany the solo clarinet passages? strings- mainly staccato quavers patterns. This helps the clarinet to stand out 8 of 14 What is interesting about the pitch range of the clarinet? It is massive over 3 octaves split into 3 ranges, lower, middle and high. Mozart contrasts all three ranges throughout Rondo 9 of 14 What are three used of rhythm in Rondo? Mainly regular rhythms, some syncopation in 1st violins and a hemiola add rhythm interest. Solo clarinet part contains lots of virtuosic semi quavers 10 of 14 What key does section C (2nd episode) modulate (change) to? F# minor 11 of 14 Which instruments accompany the clarinet? 2 flutes, 2 bassoons, 2 French Horns, violins, viola, cello, double bass 12 of 14 Which instruments does Mozart not use in the orchestra accompaniment?? Trumpets, Timpani, oboes 13 of 14 Which period of music was the clarinet concerto written? Classical period of Western Music 1750-1820 14 of 14
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