Corelli: Trio Sonata in D, Op. 3, No. 2, movement IV

Binary Form

AABB

(Gigue style)

Vlns 1+2 of almost equal importance

Idea of a 3rd

Sequence

Canon

Imitation 

New idea with suspensions

Ranges

vln1- just over 2 octaves

vln 2- just under 2 octaves

viol- 2 octaves

Tonic- D major 

Modulations

• A major (V)
• B minor (relative)
• E mnor (relative of IV)

Circle of 5ths used to modulate 

• B-Em-A-D-G

Functional Harmony

V-I cadences

ii7b approach chord (standard)

Suspensions often applied at cadence points

Root/ 1st inversion chords are common

Pedals used

Harmonic sequence

• Circle of 5ths B-em-A-D-G

6/8- compound duple 

Hemiolas

Cross-rhythms

syncopation

Many continuous quavers

Recurring rhythm= 4 semi-quavers + quaver

Tempo- allegro

Mostly counterpoint

• Imitations
• Canon

Homophony between violins 

Polarised texture- vlns high, viol + continuo low