Music 2711F/G Midterm: 2710 Midterm Study Notes.docx
7 Dec 2014
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Succession of theme representing the main characters. Wind introduction drawing us into the enchanted forest. First theme in secondary key = young humans. Exposition closing theme rude mechanical, play within a play (shakespeare) Development = scurrying theme, simultaneous use of disparate dynamics; horns con tutta la forza with all force . Illustrates between soloist and orchestra, the orchestra at first overwhelms the quiet solo, but slowly the soloist picks up the pace and becomes as loud or louder than the orchestra parts, while the orchestra quiets down. Symphonie fantastique (1830): movement 5 dance of the witches sabbath . Inspired by the composer"s infatuation with the actress harriet smithson. In this movement the composer sees his lover in hell transformed into a witch. Contrasting idea dies irae witches dance. Col legno using the wood of the bow and not the strings. String quartet in b flat, op 130 (1828) 2nd movement scherzo; presto (runs less than 2 minutes)
