Haydn's Clock Symphony

Dynamics
1. SFZ is used to accent notes and chords
2. Dynamics are restricted to p and f
3. Contrasting dynamics
Harmony
1. Clear cadences
2. Perfect cadences at the end of chords
3. Tonic and dominant harmony
4. Imperfect cadences at midpointd
Metre
1. Unchanging 2/4 time signature
2. Andante tempo which is typical of a second movement
Melody
1. Stepwise movement
2. Use of sequences
3. Chromatic movement for colour
4. Mostly balanced phrases
5. Occasional irregular 5 bar phrases
6. Melodic lines rise and fall
Rhythm
1. Balanced across phrases
2. Dotted and double dotted phrases
3. Range of note values
4. Tied notes
Timbre/Sonority
1. Strings play con arco and pizzicato
2. Repetition of phrases with added/changing instruments
3. Typical orchestral sections
How does the clarinet in A affect how the music appears on the score?
1. Written a minor 3rd above concert pitch
2. Different key signature to other instruments
How does haydn give the effect of ticking?
1. Stacatoes
2. Pizzicato
3. Regular tempo like a clock
How does the use of natural brass affects the music played by the brass section
1. Adds depth
2. Adds texture
3. Restricted to notes on the harmonic series
4. Builds up chords (minore section)
5. Mostly dominant and tonic notes

Resource summary

	Created by Barney Shaw almost 7 years ago