Bach movement 8

Question 1

Melody (BWV 80, Movement 8)

Answer 1

Melody in Movement 8 ; Chorale melody in soprano, largely conjunct movement, syllabic setting of text

Question 2

Texture (BWV 80, Movement 8)

Answer 2

Texture in Movement 8 ; Homophonic texture, melody-dominated homophony, SATB chorale setting

Question 3

Harmony (BWV 80, Movement 8)

Answer 3

Harmony in Movement 8 ; Functional tonal harmony, use of cadences, occasional suspensions

Question 4

Structure (BWV 80, Movement 8)

Answer 4

Structure in Movement 8 ; Strophic chorale form, phrase-based structure, regular phrasing

Question 5

Tonality (BWV 80, Movement 8)

Answer 5

Tonality in Movement 8 ; Clear tonal centre, mainly diatonic, modulations to closely related keys

Question 6

Sonority (BWV 80, Movement 8)

Answer 6

Sonority in Movement 8 ; SATB choir, instruments doubling voices (colla parte), continuo support

Question 7

Rhythm (BWV 80, Movement 8)

Answer 7

Rhythm in Movement 8 ; Mostly homorhythmic, simple note values, steady and regular pulse

Question 8

Chorale melody in soprano – effect + wider listening

Answer 8

Effect of chorale melody ; Clear and prominent, easy for congregation to follow. Similar to Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 9

Conjunct melodic movement – effect + wider listening

Answer 9

Effect of conjunct melody ; Smooth and singable. Similar to Ave Verum Corpus by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 10

Syllabic setting – effect + wider listening

Answer 10

Effect of syllabic setting ; Clear text delivery. Similar to O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden

Question 11

Homophonic texture – effect + wider listening

Answer 11

Effect of homophony ; Clarity and unity of voices. Similar to Hallelujah Chorus by George Frideric Handel

Question 12

Melody-dominated homophony – effect + wider listening

Answer 12

Effect of melody dominance ; Focus on soprano line. Similar to Four Hymns

Question 13

SATB chorale texture – effect + wider listening

Answer 13

Effect of SATB ; Balanced choral sound. Similar to Spem in alium by Thomas Tallis

Question 14

Functional harmony – effect + wider listening

Answer 14

Effect of harmony ; Strong sense of resolution. Similar to Water Music

Question 15

Use of cadences – effect + wider listening

Answer 15

Effect of cadences ; Clearly defines phrases. Similar to The Creation by Joseph Haydn

Question 16

Suspensions – effect + wider listening

Answer 16

Effect of suspensions ; Adds expressive tension. Similar to Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell

Question 17

Strophic chorale form – effect + wider listening

Answer 17

Effect of strophic form ; Repetition reinforces text. Similar to Lutheran Chorales

Question 18

Phrase-based structure – effect + wider listening

Answer 18

Effect of phrasing ; Clear musical sentences. Similar to Eine kleine Nachtmusik

Question 19

Regular phrasing – effect + wider listening

Answer 19

Effect of regular phrases ; Predictable and balanced. Similar to Symphony No. 94 Surprise

Question 20

Clear tonal centre – effect + wider listening

Answer 20

Effect of tonality ; Stability and clarity. Similar to Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel

Question 21

Diatonic harmony – effect + wider listening

Answer 21

Effect of diatonicism ; Simplicity and accessibility. Similar to Ave Verum Corpus

Question 22

Modulation to related keys – effect + wider listening

Answer 22

Effect of modulation ; Adds interest while remaining stable. Similar to Symphony No. 40

Question 23

SATB choir – effect + wider listening

Answer 23

Effect of choir ; Full and balanced sound. Similar to Messiah

Question 24

Instruments doubling voices (colla parte) – effect + wider listening

Answer 24

Effect of doubling ; Strengthens vocal lines. Similar to St Matthew Passion

Question 25

Continuo support – effect + wider listening

Answer 25

Effect of continuo ; Provides harmonic foundation. Similar to Trio Sonatas Op. 5 by Arcangelo Corelli

Question 26

Homorhythmic movement – effect + wider listening

Answer 26

Effect of homorhythm ; Unity and clarity of text. Similar to Hallelujah Chorus

Question 27

Simple note values – effect + wider listening

Answer 27

Effect of simple rhythm ; Easy to follow and perform. Similar to Traditional Hymns

Question 28

Steady pulse – effect + wider listening

Answer 28

Effect of pulse ; Stability and control. Similar to Canon in D