Smetana Ma Vlast (Vltava)

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1
How does the texture in 'The Vltava' represent the river?
With interlocking and overlapping flute melodies.
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2
What year was this composed?
1879
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3
What is the influence of Bach and the Romantic period on the texture of 'The Moldau'?
Polyphony within an otherwise homophonic texture.
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4
What is tonal centre is suggested in the opening melody in 'The Moldau'?
E Aeolian.
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What is the scale degree of the melody at the beginning of 'The Moldau'?
1-5.
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What is the influence of folk music on the harmony of 'The Moldau'?
Partly modal with b6 and b7.
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7
What is the key change in 'The Moldau'?
To the relative major.
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What is the harmony accompanying the melody like in 'The Moldau'?
It is diatonic, triadic chords that juxtapose the modal inflections within the melody
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9
What is the harmony like in 'The Moldau'?
Diatonic - triad almost throughout with occasional 7th and diminished 7th chords.
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10
How does this compare to other romantic symphonies such as the Faust symphony?
It is much simpler in terms of harmony and orchestration
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11
What is the form of 'The Moldau'?
Tone poem.
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12
What is the subject matter of 'The Moldau'?
The Moldau river weaving through the Czech countryside and Smetana's patriotism towards his homeland.
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13
What is the significance of the use of wind instruments in 'The Moldau'?
Increased use of wind instruments during the period.
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What is the significance of the use of Czech folk techniques in 'The Moldau'?
Displays extra-musical content such as narratives and emotions.
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What is the significance of the modal inflections in 'The Moldau'?
It is influenced by Czech folk music.
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Who was Smetana popular with?
Bohemian audience
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What musical techniques did Smetana use to make this programmatic?
Oscillating semiquavers in flutes to represent rivers
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