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Music - Berlioz
Symphony Fantastique - Mvt. 4, Marche au Supplic
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Descending Theme (Overview) | G minor Range of 2 octaves Two-bar rhythmic pattern, repeated thrice Mostly step movement Begins Monophonic (unusual for orchestral) |
| Monophonic | One melody, no accompaniment |
| March Theme (Overview) | Bb major Repeated notes Syncopated & Dotted rhythm Narrow range Homophonic Steady beat, timpani |
| Syncopation | Emphasis on weaker off-beats (2 and 4) |
| Dotted Note | Note value increased by half |
| Homophonic | One melody and supporting accompaniment at the same time |
| Introduction (bars) | 1 - 16 |
| Intro (melody) | Timpani French horn |
| Intro (accomp.) | Strings |
| Intro (features) | G minor Sextuplet rhythm on timpani Melody w/ syncopated rhythm on french horns, derived from MT |
| Exposition (DT1) | Cello, double bass (Low strings) Monophonic Simplest Bassoon and viola join in cadence playing chords Imperfect cadence (ii - V) |
| Exp. (DT2) | Low strings Countermelody in Bassoon (dotted rhythm, step mvmt., sequenced) Viola joins (3rd higher) playing parallel to main melody Polyphonic Imperfect cadence |
| Exp. (DT3) | Low strings and viola play staccato countermelody, violin melody too low towards end and moved to viola Bassoon Violins I and II join Timpani joins w/ intro sextuplet Modulation to Ebm Polyphonic |
| Exp. (DT4) | Same as 3 Woodwind joins for cadence Extra 2 bars Back to Gm |
| Exp. (DT5) | Tutti 8 bars repeated Ending on Gm Different countermelody on Bassoon (busy, arpeggios, staccato) Back in low strings Violins and viola play contrary motion High strings ascend, 6th and 7th raised Strings - Pizz. Final 2 bars repeated twice |