Mozart - Marriage of Figaro - Duettino 1

What are the melodic features of this duet?

intervallic augmentation, repeated notes

lyrical and long phrases, ascending sequences, repetitive ideas

chromatic lower auxiliary note - cheeky

What are the textural features of this duet?

melody and accompaniment - domestic

2-part counterpoint - conversational

strings countermelody

b48 - block chords

antiphony - conversation

homophony - united

What are the harmonic features of this duet?

firmly centred around I and V

b8 - V7/V

dominant pedals

modulation to G major

What are the rhythmic features of this duet?

dotted rhythms - wedding march

syncopation

busy semiquavers

repeated quavers

rests in Figaro’s line

rests become less frequent