What technique does Mozart use in the first scene of Don Giovanni to show when the aristocracy makes an entrance?
A. Music is limited to a narrow range in the key of F major
B. Diminished chords are heard
C. Includes a showy passage for the solo violin
D. A slow, descending chromatic scale
E. Strings rush up the scale and the music modulates upward
Answer (2)
In the first scene of Don Giovanni, Mozart employs a slow, descending chromatic scale and upward modulations to accentuate the entrance of the aristocracy. This musical approach creates tension and emphasizes the significance of their arrival, effectively illustrating social hierarchy. Mozart's techniques showcase the distinctive roles of characters through dramatic musical elements. ;
In the first scene of Don Giovanni , Mozart uses a slow, descending chromatic scale and dynamic shifts to showcase the entrance of aristocracy. These techniques emphasize their importance and highlight the social hierarchy in the opera. Therefore, the correct answer is D. A slow, descending chromatic scale.
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