S2 key notes

Question 1

Where does S2 begin?

Answer 1

b90

Question 2

What key does S2 begin in?

Answer 2

E major

Question 3

What do we reach briefly at b97, before returning to E major?

Answer 3

E minor

Question 4

Give two examples of the calmer feel of S2

Answer 4

The direction ‘Sempre pp e stacc.’
Gentle, conversational quavers in violins

Question 5

What is introduced at b110?

Answer 5

S2a (new idea loosely based on the opening theme)

Question 6

Give an example of how it is based on the opening theme

Answer 6

The arpeggiated strings at b117, building on the importance of the intervals of thirds

Question 7

What key is briefly tonicised at b130?

Answer 7

B major

Question 8

What chord is used for 8 bars at b132 and why is it important?

Answer 8

A7
It is the V7 of E major

Question 9

How is the tutti at b132 balanced to maintain the tranquility?

Answer 9

PP dynamics

Question 10

What unexpected key is tonicised at b142?

Answer 10

F# minor

Question 11

What do we notice about the texture from b142?

Answer 11

Heavily reduced