Badinerie

Which motif is depicted?

Motif X

Which motif is depicted here?

Motif Y

What is the tonality of Section A?

It begins in B major and ends in F^#m which is the dominant minor

What is the tonality of Section B?

It begins in F^#m and ends in B major which is the tonic
It goes through Em, D major, G major and D major before reaching Bm

What are the dynamics throughout the piece?

There are no marked on dynamics but it is usually forte throughout

What is the structure of the piece?

Binary - AABB

How long is section A?

16 bars

How long is section B?

24 bars

What special type of chord is used in section B?

Neapolitan sixth chord

What is the metre of the piece?

Simple duple time - 2/4

What type of rhythms forms the basis of idea X and Y?

Ostinato rhythms using quavers and semi-quavers

What is the tempo of the piece?

Allegro - quick, lively, bright
Not marked onto the score

What is the texture of the piece?

Homophonic - melody and accompaniment

When was the piece composed?

Between 1738-1739 (Baroque era)

How many parts are in the score?

5 - flute, vio1 vio2, viola and cello

What cadence do both sections end with?

Perfect cadence

What typical devices of the period are used?

Ornamentation such as trills and compositional devices such as sequences