March 2011
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So what do they have in common?
Meter- Duple
Texture- Both Symphony #9 and Pajaro Campana are mostly homophonic.
An example of where Symphony #9 is homophonic at at 0:16/measure 19 when the March theme is introduced by the brass instruments. The main melody is played by these instruments with the pizzicato strings providing chordal structure underneath.
An example of where Pajaro Campana is homophonic is at 0:25 because the...
Form- Pajaro Campana
Like Dvorak, this Incan folk song begins with an introduction by the strings. It is also in a duple meter. In the first section of the song, at 0:25, the dotted eighth and sixteenth rhythm melody is introduced in a major tonality. Ornamentation in the harp leads way into the next section.
This inner section consists of the harp playing the basic chords repeatedly over the ostinato of the low...
Form- Symphony #9
Dvorak’s Symphony #9 allegro con fuoco begins with a demanding introduction in the key of E-minor in duple meter. A main theme emerges, which will later become a sort of obsession, which is played loudly in fortissimo by horns and trombones. It is then imitated by instruments in the higher register, such as violins and woodwinds. Through moving triplets and eighth notes, the second...
Instruments
Symphony #9
Flute - Oboe - Clarinet - Bassoon - French horn - Trumpet - Trombone - Bass Trombone - Timpani - Violin - Viola - Cello - Bass
Pajaro Campana
Guitar - Harp
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Both pieces have a strong string family presence that carry the melody.
Texture
Symphony #9: Homophonic
The piece is composed of many instruments playing melodies over a basic chordal structure that is passed through different instruments so it is homophonic, for the most part. Especially during solos, like the clarinet soli at 9:46, the piece is homophonic because only a low voice, like the timpani, is providing chordal structure to the main melody.
Pajaro...
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