Opening Theme (Bassoon and Cello)
Depicts shape of a wave, Legato and Flowing, Melodic leaps and arpeggios (Vast scenery)
Secondary Theme (56-63) (Strings)
Quick and agile melodic passages
Syncopated rhythms and staccato articulations
Ornamentation, such
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Melody (1812)
5 Themes each used to depict an event or character
Opening - begins Russian hymn (GPTP)
Folk - introduced by woodwinds or strings, creating a nostalgic and intimate atmosphere
French - powerful and dynamic
Russian - dignity and pride
Celebratory - power
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Melody (Vltava)
Opening - Serene and Flowing, gentle undulating phrases in the woodwinds and strings
Rapids - Lively, fast-paced and rhythmic patterns in strings and brass
Nymphs - High legato flute
Folk - Violins, lively with syncopation & ornaments
Finale - Full orche
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Harmony (Hebrides)
Opening (1-8) - Rich harmonies, 5ths and 7th chords. Open voicings (Chords spread across 8vs)
24-32 - Chromaticism and modulation
82-88 - Dissonance, dim and aug chords
152-160 - Major chords perfect cadences
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Harmony (1812)
Opening 1-8 - 5ths, major chords, rich harmonies
Folk - Mixture of major and minor chords
Anthems - F=Minor R=Major chords
Climax (260-80) - Dissonance, Dim and Aug
Finale (360-400) - Major chords, no dissonance perfect cadence
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Harmony (Vltava)
Opening
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Instrumentation (Hebrides)
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Instrumentation (1812)
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Instrumentation (Kinderszenen)
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Texture (Hebrides)
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Texture (1812)
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Texture (Vltava)
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Structure (Hebrides)
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Structure (1812)
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Structure (Kinderszenen)
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Dynamics & Technique (H/K)
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Dynamics & Technique (1812)
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Dynamics & Technique (Vltava)
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Context (Innovations - Woodwind)
Introduction of key mechanism allowed for a wider range of notes to be played with greater control of timbre and tone
Allowed composers to access a greater variety of soundscapes with woodwind instruments
Mendelssohn - Hebrides, opening melody played by b
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Context (Innovations - Percussion)
Introduction of timpani and bass/snare drums
Added new tonal colours and allowed composers to write more complex and intricate percussive parts
Tchaikovsky - 1812, Finale features powerful percussion including a cannon as well as a snare drum in throughou
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Context (Innovations - Piano)
Use of the piano as a solo instrument and changes to the mechanical action allowed for greater dynamic range and precision so composers could write more technically demanding pieces
Liszt - La Campanella - virtuosic, requires massive speed and agility wit
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
5 Themes each used to depict an event or character
Opening - begins Russian hymn (GPTP)
Folk - introduced by woodwinds or strings, creating a nostalgic and intimate atmosphere
French - powerful and dynamic
Russian - dignity and pride
Celebratory - power
Back
Melody (1812)
Card 3
Front
Opening - Serene and Flowing, gentle undulating phrases in the woodwinds and strings
Rapids - Lively, fast-paced and rhythmic patterns in strings and brass
Nymphs - High legato flute
Folk - Violins, lively with syncopation & ornaments
Finale - Full orche
Back
Card 4
Front
Opening (1-8) - Rich harmonies, 5ths and 7th chords. Open voicings (Chords spread across 8vs)
24-32 - Chromaticism and modulation
82-88 - Dissonance, dim and aug chords
152-160 - Major chords perfect cadences
Back
Card 5
Front
Opening 1-8 - 5ths, major chords, rich harmonies
Folk - Mixture of major and minor chords
Anthems - F=Minor R=Major chords
Climax (260-80) - Dissonance, Dim and Aug
Finale (360-400) - Major chords, no dissonance perfect cadence
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