Little Fugue in G minor Flashcards
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What describes the melody in Little Fugue in G Minor?

  • In a low range
  • Very simple with no leaps
  • Repetitive with some steps (correct)
  • Some staccato and legato (correct)
  • What is the harmony of Little Fugue in G Minor?

    Minor, modulates to major, some dissonance, polyrhythmic, repeated patterns

    What is the rhythm pattern in Little Fugue in G Minor?

    4 beat pattern, adagio, some syncopation

    What are the dynamics in Little Fugue in G Minor?

    <p>Terraced, mezzo forte to forte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the texture of Little Fugue in G Minor?

    <p>Monophonic and polyphonic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the instrumentation used in Little Fugue in G Minor?

    <p>Organ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of composition of Little Fugue in G Minor?

    <p>Fugue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the form of Little Fugue in G Minor?

    <p>Fugue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Melody

    • Features a combination of staccato and legato articulations
    • Medium range with complexity including leaps and steps
    • Incorporates repetition, enhancing thematic development

    Harmony

    • Primarily in a minor key with modulation to major
    • Contains instances of dissonance, creating tension
    • Utilizes polyrhythmic elements and repeated harmonic patterns

    Rhythm

    • Establishes a 4 beat meter with a slow, adagio tempo
    • Includes moments of syncopation for rhythmic interest

    Dynamics

    • Demonstrates terraced dynamics, with clear shift levels
    • Range spans from mezzo forte to forte, enhancing expressiveness

    Texture

    • Combines monophonic and polyphonic textures
    • Engages multiple voices weaving in and out, characteristic of fugues

    Instrumentation

    • Composed for the organ, taking advantage of its tonal capabilities

    Type

    • Classified as a fugue, a form that presents a main theme and explores it through interweaving lines

    Form

    • The structure follows the conventions of a fugue, focusing on subject development and counterpoint

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