- We hear the 'Walking Theme' again, but this time it is played quietly on the oboe (pp) and the violins (p).
2) In bar 89, we are introduced to a new motif. Arguably, it can be traced back to measure 7 (violins/oboes). How is this new motif similar?
- The rhythm of four semiquavers and two quavers (bar 90) is the same as the motif in bar 7.
3) La Sorella (a popular French song) is quoted in bar 97. Describe what happens to the texture at this point.
- Emphasis is put on the melody line when the texture thins out, and none of the woodwind section plays.
4) Comment on how the 1st walking theme has been treated in bar 106.
- The first walking theme is played by the viola, cello and horns. This is different to how it originally played.
5) A new idea dominated the texture at bar 119. What label do we give to this? We can compare this motif to two similar ideas heard before; locate these in the score.
- "Second walking theme".
6) What musical devices are used in bars 125-135?
- playing in unison (e.g flutes and oboes bar 126),
- chromaticism (e.g. clarinets bar 125),
- walking bass in the double bass part (bars 125-)
- imitation (e.g clarinets bars 125-128)
- ostinato in 3rd and 4th horn parts (bars 132-135)
8) When we heard the 2nd walking theme again at 152 - how is it different to before?
- This time, the 2nd walking theme is played in the key of Bb.
10) There is a sense of urgency in bars 178-185. What musical device helps to push the momentum along?
- The use of imitation.
- They are playing a melody which is similar to the first walking theme, but only use the first bar of this idea. Also, it modulates into the key Bmajor.
12) A familiar motif is heard in the lower instruments at 188. What term best describes the treatment of this motif?
- Augmentation
13) What does 'Con fuoco' mean - and what elements are used to give this impression?
- 'Con fuoco' means 'With fire'.This feeling is created by the use of dynmaics (ff) and short rhythmic durations.
