Gillock, William : ACCENT ON SOLOS Summertime Polka
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Total Playing Time:0 min 40 sec
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Author : Kumamoto, Ryohei
Last Updated: April 3, 2025
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Form
It is in ternary form.
A [a (measures 1-4) + a1 (measures 5-8)]
B [b (measures 9-12) + b1 (measures 13-16)]
At measure 16, a Da Capo returns to the A section, concluding at measure 8, thus forming a ternary (A-B-A) structure.
Rhythmic Characteristics
The polka is a dance of Central European origin, primarily performed in 2/4 time. While its basic pattern consists of two eighth notes followed by one quarter note (♪♪♩), in this work, the note values are augmented and expressed in 4/4 time (two quarter notes followed by one half note).
A Section
The main key is C major. In the A section, the bouncy rhythm of the staccato quarter notes in the tonic key, combined with the smooth melodic line observed in the latter half of the section, creates a contrast within the theme, evoking a sense of multi-faceted color rather than a monochromatic one.
B Section
The B section modulates to the dominant key of G major. The staccato quarter notes, a partial element of the motif used at the beginning of the A section, are developed here. From measures 13 to 15, the polka rhythm is emphasized through repeated notes.
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