Out of Doors, Sz. 81
This guide follows Bartók’s Out of Doors, Sz. 81 (1926) in five parts: With Drums and Pipes (Síppal, dobbal), Barcarolla, Musettes (Musettek), The Night's Music (Az éjszaka zenéje) and The Chase (Hajsza).
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- IWith Drums and Pipes (Síppal, dobbal)
- II
- III (Musettek)
- IVThe Night's Music (Az éjszaka zenéje)
- VThe Chase (Hajsza)
IWith Drums and Pipes (Síppal, dobbal)0:03–1:24
, meaning heavy. The outer sections (A and A′) imitate drums and low pipes with hard, percussive clashes in the lowest and of a narrow-ranged melody above. The main comes from a Hungarian folk song, adjusted to a syncopated rhythm (accents off the beat). The (B) is smoother and gentler, higher on the keyboard. A short follows.
- A
- B
II1:36–3:44
III (Musettek)3:58–6:45
IVThe Night's Music (Az éjszaka zenéje)6:55–11:33
VThe Chase (Hajsza)11:47–13:40
Section boundaries in music are not always sharp; a transition may be felt over a pause or a held chord.
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