Petals - Saariaho

When was Petals written?

• 1980

• 1984

• 1988

• 1992

Which other piece does Petals link to?

• Verblendungen

• Nymphea

• Nocturne

• Jardin Secret II

What are the optional electronics in this piece?

• Tape and reverb

• Tape, reverb and harmoniser

• Tape and harmoniser

• Reverb and harmoniser

The texture is predominantly...

• Monophonic

• Homophonic

• Heterophonic

• Polyphonic

What does 'sul ponticello' mean?

• Play with the back of the bow

• Play on the fingerboard

• Bounce the bow

• Play near the bridge

What does the harmoniser do?

• Alters sounds by shifting their pitch a semitone

• Alters sounds by shifting their pitch microtonally

• Alters sounds by shifting their pitch a fourth

• Alters sounds by shifting their pitch a fifth

What is the structure of Petals?

• 7 sections; alters between still and busy

• 7 sections; alters between colouristic and energetic

• 6 sections; alters between still and busy

• 6 sections; alters between colouristic and energetic

What direction is given to performers at the start?

• Each stave should last at least 20 seconds

• Each stave should last at least 15 seconds

• Each stave should last at least 10 seconds

• Performers determine how long each stave lasts for

How does Saariaho differentiate between 'clean' and 'noisy' sounds?

• Quieter dynamics

• Trills

• Dissonant chords

• Increased bow pressure

Which note features heavily and acts almost like a pedal?

• C

• G

• D

• A