Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
I. March
ternary form - ABA
homophony - describes the texture of a musical passage in which one voice leads melodically with a chordal accompaniment
Morris Dance - a traditional folk dance. The tune Holst used is Glorishears
Swansea Town - Named for a Welsh coastal town, this sprightly sea chantey is sung by a sailor departing on a
long voyage across the ocean who hopes to return to "old Swansea Town once more."
Claudy Banks - Tells the story of a man who, while walking along the banks of the Claudy river, encounters a
young women who is lamenting over her true love, Johnny, who has gone off to war.
With a few minor exceptions, Holst stays very true to the original published versions of these tunes.