Vertigo - Prelude

What is the structure of the Prelude?

• Binary

• Ternary

• Rondo

• Theme and Variations

How does the structure of the Prelude mirror the thematic structure of the film?

What is the texture of the crotchet triplet motif?

• Monophonic

• Homophonic

• Polyphonic

• Unison

B.30 - what's the texture? (Violin trilled scale)

• Melody-dominated Homophony

• Polyphony

• Homophony

• Contrapuntal

Texture in the codetta? (Diminution of Vertigo triplets)

• Melody and accompaniment

• Homophonic

• Monophonic

• Polyphonic

What is rhythmic diminution?

• Where note values are doubled

• Where note values are halved

How is rhythmic diminution used in this piece?

Outline the melodic contour (shape) of the Vertigo triplet motif. (2)

What is the melodic contour of the triplet ostinato?

• Ascending

• Descending

• Contrary Motion

• Scalic

The driving ostinato is made up of which note value?

• Crotchet

• Triplet

• Quavers

• Crotchet and Quaver Triplet