33.G.

2 Analysis

Provide a simplified harmonic model of this passage on the staff below the score.

•The bass of each measure of the model should match the lowest note in each
of the indicated group of measures.

•The upper voices in the model should match the notes of the chord (omitting
embellishing tones) in each of the indicated group of measures, moving with
smooth voice leading between chords.

•Where necessary, enharmonically respell the harmonic model.

Bedřich Smetana, Overture to The Bartered Bride

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cresc. cresc.

chord tones:
mm. 1-3 4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-12 13-15 16 17

roots:

C major ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

• Why do mm. 137–138 include flats in the lower voice and sharps in the upper voices?
• How might this sequential pattern be described? (See also Chapter 42.)