Composition exemplar - atonal composition for flute and piano (score)

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Composition exemplar - atonal composition for flute and piano (audio)

a particular section of an instrument's range (for example, a specific octave)

a symbol (>) indicating that a note should be emphasised

a type of accent in which a note is given more 'weight' and its full duration

an Italian term meaning 'suddenly', usually used to indicate sudden dynamic changes

a brass and woodwind technique that creates a fluttery 'rrr' effect during a note; it is indicated in a score by the tremolo symbol and 'fl.'

Listen to this atonal composition for flute and piano.

British English CC

The flute has an airy, breathy timbre in its low register

This contrasts with the more shrill timbre in its high register

flutter tonguing

Can you hear that contrast here?

the accents create an interesting rhythmic effect

This contrasts with other sections, where the melody uses some tenuto notes

This creates a clear contrast between the parts.

Listen to the first two sections - can you hear the clear change in dynamics?

Can you hear that effect in this section? 

Can you hear how those create a feeling of tension and uncertainty? 

It also switches the listener’s focus between the different parts.

Task A audio

Considering timbre, articulation and dynamics

Music

Using rhythmic devices

Interaction between parts

Using melodic and other devices

Creating space for a melody

Pupils analyse exemplar compositions to explore advanced compositional techniques including rhythm, texture, timbre and interaction between parts. They develop understanding of how composers create interest, contrast and clarity within ensemble writing.

Composition exemplars: advanced techniques

Match these instrument-specific techniques to their definition.

A particular section of an instrument's range is called a {{}}.

Which of these terms means to play smoothly?

Which of these indicates a changing dynamic?

Starter Quiz

Match these instrument-specific techniques to their definition.