MUS 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Ostinato, Pachelbel'S Canon, Figured Bass
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Two ways to switch key centers: unprepared suddenly. Major and minor key centers have different affects and colors. Example: d minor most profound b- lower a note by a half step (lower pitch) Raise a note by a half step (higher pitch) The ring of the niebelungen the ring cycle set of operas by richard wagner. There are 4 operas: das rheingold, die walkure, siegfried, and die gotterdammerung. Ride of the valkyries a scene in die walkure. There are modulations and the brass is featured. Trills rapid movement between two neighboring pitches. Eine kleine nachtmusic mozart, homophonic melody with accompaniment. Unison & harmony theme 1, energized. New key & new affect theme 2, lyrical gentle. Closing idea 2x: pachelbel canon in d (major) baroque north german composer and organist. Has continuo part with two instruments: keyboard and low string. Young person"s guide to the orchestra benjamin britten, a 20th century english composer. Theme by henry purcell baroque english composer.