Purcell Abdelazer Suit II

WJEC Music from Sept 2016

Area of study 1 - Musical forms and devices

Purcell - Abdelazer Suite II: Rondeau

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  • Created on: 02-06-18 12:45
What year was Purcell born and what year did he die?
Born in 1659, died in 1695
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What types of music influenced Purcell?
Italian and French
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What form of music did he write?
Baroque
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What are the dates of the Baroque period?
1600 - 1750
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What did Purcell write music for?
Chorus, orchestra, chamber sonatas, religious and secular, and INCIDENTAL MUSIC FOR 49 PLAYS
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Why was this piece of music written?
Incidental music for the revival of the play 'Abdelazer' written in 1676 by Aphra Bhen
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What is a rondeau?
Very early form of French poetry structured around repetition and a refrain
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What is the overall plan of the piece?
A B A C A
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How long is each section?
8 bars
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