Analytical Techniques II

Spring, 2017-Dr. Devore

Luisa Varon

Questions about Debussy, “Feuilles mortes” from Preludes, Book II, No.2

 What is the overall form of the piece? List the beginning and ending measure numbers
for each section.

 What is the pitch center at the beginning of the piece? How is it established?
 Identify two short examples of chordal planning by measure numbers. One is diatonic,
and the other is chromatic.

 What kind of scale is used in the melody from m.21 to m.24? Write it out in note names
 How many different vertical layers of music does Debussy use in mm.21-24?

6 layers

 How many different vertical layers of music does Debussy use in mm. 25-28?

9 layers.

 How is the musical material used in mm 41 and following similar and different to m.1 and
following?
 How are the right hand chords constructed in mm. 8-12?
 How does Debussy musically depict the title of the composition (Dead Leaves)?