Ponteio
Claudio SantoroPiece 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
Description:
The opening A Section is full of syncopated rhythmic energy!
Sheet Music: Pgs. 2-6
Keywords: Rhythmic Pattern , Syncopation
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
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