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	Analysis of the second movement of Shostakovich s 8th String Quartet
	This movement seems, at first listen, to be a world away from the largo, almost dragging first movement. It is ridiculously fast in comparison (allegro molto, one semibreve = 120; compared to largo, one minim = 63), very loud (it is only quieter than fortissimo once during the movement) and heavily syncopated. The melodies in this second movement are much more chromatic and the harmonies place the emphasis on harsh, clashing discords. It is probably true to say that this movement is the one that – out of the five – really relates to the dedication (“to the victims of fascism and war”). ... As with the first movement, the DSCH motif plays an important role and is the “backbone” of the piece, both melodically and harmonically. There are many accidentals and lapses in the clarity of the tonality, and flattened supertonics, tritones and diminished fourths are used very frequently in this movement. Approximate Word count = 689 Approximate Pages = 2.8 (250 words per page double spaced)

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