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Vivaldi Spring Stylistic Analysis

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Harmony Homophony, polyphony and heterophony are three different types of harmony used in ‘Spring’. Homophony means there are two different melodies played at the same time, polyphony meaning many sounds happening at the same time. Lastly, heterophony means a melody accompanied by a harmony. When motif is repeated then a sequence will be formed, then develop into phrases and period. In ‘Spring’, Section A is made up of four phrases which forms two parallel periods. Measure one to measure nine includes three phrases and they made up the first period. It ends with a dominant chord which is BDF. A dominant chord creates a sense of unison to the key and further link the phrase. Measure ten to half of measure thirteen is the second period and the fourth phrase, the ending chord is BDF as well. The first two phrases end in a tonic key which is E, while the …show more content…

It restates a passage in the composition. In this form, Vivaldi had divided four different scenes and connected them with the main theme (the happiness of spring). The first is birds singing, the second is flowing streams, the third conveys the storm and lastly, the birds are singing again. This ritornello or recurrent phrase further emphasizes the atmosphere of spring and makes it last longer. Both Spring and Winter are written in three movements. In Winter, the first and third movements are fast and echo to each other while the second part is slower and varies more in rhythm and melody. The second movement of Winter is in a theme-variation form, as the soloist plays the main melody throughout the entire movement and it ends with one major chord. The first and third movements are in minor modes, more serious and have faster tempos, whereas the second movement has a more melodic and gentle sounding. Movement Description Methods 1 (Allegro) Springtime is upon

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