MUAR 211 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: French Language, Symphony No. 104 (Haydn), Sostenuto
7 Mar 2018
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Modulation = change of key within a piece of music. When a piece/section of music begins in 1 key & then changes. Into another key ex: from d major to a minor then a major. *only most simple of pieces remain in same key throughout. Many classical works modulate to the dominant key & then return to the original key = tonic. Ex: large scale works [operas & movements of romantic symphonies] Can modulate into great many keys & these patterns of modulation often define diff t major. Used & manipulated major/minor keys in interesting & ever. These ever-malleable rules of harmony = more/less dictated. 1- which keys could be used together within a single piece of music / movement. 2- the key relationships b/w the individual movements of same work. 3- how & when to use & resolve dissonances that result from using pitches not in key. New & creative modes of expression/ as musical.
