Ponteio

Claudio Santoro
Piece Duration: 5:21

About this Piece

"Ponteio" is a classical piece for string orchestra by Claudio Santoro (1919-1989). It was written in 1953, and features rhythmic patterns, syncopation, and ternary form!

Sheet Music: Click here

Rhythmic Pattern: Click here to view the opening two measures of music. Decode the opening rhythmic pattern, using syllables you use in class!

Ternary Form Map:
A Section: 0:00
B Section : 1:30
A' Section: 3:26

Notable Passages

Time Stamp: 0:00 — 1:30
Description:

The opening A Section is full of syncopated rhythmic energy!

Sheet Music: Pgs. 2-6


Keywords: Rhythmic Pattern , Syncopation

Time Stamp: 1:30 — 3:28
Description:

The B Section begins! This part of the piece is full of expressive playing.

Contrast and Compare: how does the B Section differ from the A Section?

Sheet Music: Pgs. 6-8


Keywords: Ternary Form

Time Stamp: 3:26
Description:

The A Section returns, this time with a different ending! We call this section the A' Section, to note that it is different.

Sheet Music: Pgs 2-6. Take the coda to Pg. 9!


Keywords: Ternary Form

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