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Orchestra Assignment Bolero by Maurice Ravel 50 POINTS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9PiL5icwic INSTRUCTIONS: Click the link above to watch the performance of the orchestral composition Bolero performed by the Wiener Philhamoniker, conducted by Regente Gustavo Dudamel and answer all of the following questions about the performance. USE OUR CLASS MUSICAL TERMINOLOGY! QUESTIONS ANSWERS 1. What is the name of the first solo instrument that plays the theme in the composition? What family is it from? (3 points) Snare Drum, Percussion 2. What is the name of the second solo instrument that plays the theme in the composition? What family is it from? (3 points) Flute, Woodwind Family 3. What is the name of the third solo instrument that plays the theme in the composition? What family is it from? (3 points) Clarinet, Woodwind Family 4. Describe the TEMPO at the beginning of the piece (Italian term AND English definition) (3 points) Moderato, translates to "moderate" in English. It is a tempo marking used to indicate that the music should be performed at a moderate pace, neither too fast nor too slow. 5. Describe the DYNAMICS at the beginning of the piece (Italian term AND English definition) (3 points) The dynamics are marked as piano. In musical notation, "piano" is an Italian term that translates to "soft" in English. 6. What is the primary percussion instrument that starts Bolero ? (3 points) Snare Drum 7. In the early part of the piece, are the string instruments being bowed or plucked? Can you find the term that describes plucked strings? (3 points) The Strings are being plucked. Pizzicato is the term 8. Is there an oboe solo that plays the theme? Yes or No (2 points) Yes 9. Does the snare drum keep the basic tempo steady for the composition? Yes or No (2 points) Yes QUESTIONS ANSWERS 10. What brass instrument plays the theme at about the 5:00 minute mark? What is in the bell of the instrument? (EXTRA NOTE: compare this to the brass instrument that plays (3 points) Muted trumpet, the mute is placed in the bell of the instrument. The mute is a device inserted into the trumpet's bell to alter the

the theme at around the 9:30 mark that has nothing in the bell of the instrument; do you hear the difference in sound?) quality and timbre of the sound produced. The brass instrument around the 9:30 minute mark has nothing in the bell, therefore the sound is louder. 11. Does a saxophone play the theme of the composition at some point? YES or NO (2 points) Yes 12. Is there a violin solo that plays the theme of the composition? YES or NO (2 points) No 13. Does the theme in Bolero get played by at least one instrument from each of the 4 instrumental families (YES or NO)? Name the instrument families that play the theme. (2 points) Yes Woodwinds: Flute, Saxophone Brass: Trumpet Strings: Violin Percussion: Snare Drum 14. Is more than one percussion instrument included in the composition? YES or NO (2 points) Yes 15. The TEXTURE of the piece remains largely consistent throughout the piece. What texture do you hear? Explain WHY you chose the answer you did. (3 points) The texture of Maurice Ravel's "Boléro" is primarily homophonic. In homophonic texture, there is a clear melody supported by harmonic accompaniment. In "Boléro," the main theme is often carried by a solo instrument, while the rest of the orchestra provides a rhythmic and harmonic accompaniment. 16. Describe the TEMPO at the end of the piece (Italian term AND English definition). Did the tempo change over the performance? (3 points) Vivo, In English, "Vivo" translates to "lively" or "brisk," indicating a faster and more animated tempo. 17. Describe the DYNAMICS at the end of the piece (Italian term AND English definition). Did the dynamics change over the performance? (3 points) At the end of Maurice Ravel's "Boléro," the dynamics are marked as "Fortissimo" in Italian. In English, "Fortissimo" translates to "very loud" or "strongly emphasized."The dynamics undergo gradual changes thoughout the piece. 18. Does Bolero end with consonance or dissonance? (2 points) Consonance 19. Can Bolero ’s treatment of the theme best be described as repetition, variation , or contrast ? Explain WHY you chose the answer you chose. (3 points) The treatment of the theme in Maurice Ravel's "Boléro" can be best described as repetition with variation. The repetitive nature of the rhythm creates a hypnotic and trance- like effect, while the variations in instrumentation and dynamics keep the music interesting and evolving. As the theme is played by different instruments, it undergoes subtle changes, adding layers of complexity to the overall texture.

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