Mannheim rocket
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The Mannheim rocket is a dramatic musical figure characterized by a swiftly ascending arpeggiated passage that builds intensity and was a hallmark of the 18th-century Mannheim school.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Baroque and Classical era musical technique
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melodic device ⓘ musical figure ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
18th-century orchestral style
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German orchestral tradition ⓘ Mannheim school NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| developedAt | Mannheim court orchestra NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| developedIn | 18th century ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
builds intensity
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dramatic effect ⓘ frequently outlines a tonic triad ⓘ may outline other chordal arpeggios ⓘ often combined with crescendo ⓘ often spans a wide range ⓘ often starts from a low register ⓘ often used as an opening gesture ⓘ often used to create excitement and tension ⓘ rapid increase in pitch ⓘ swiftly ascending arpeggiated passage ⓘ |
| hasNotableUser |
Carl Stamitz
NERFINISHED
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Christian Cannabich NERFINISHED ⓘ Franz Xaver Richter NERFINISHED ⓘ Johann Stamitz NERFINISHED ⓘ Joseph Haydn NERFINISHED ⓘ Ludwig van Beethoven NERFINISHED ⓘ Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influenced |
Classical era style
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later Romantic orchestral writing ⓘ symphonic exposition techniques ⓘ |
| musicTheoryCategory |
arpeggio-based figure
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melodic pattern ⓘ orchestral effect ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Mannheim school NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
Mannheim crescendo
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Mannheim roller ⓘ Mannheim sigh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| typicalDynamicContext |
crescendo
GENERATED
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forte arrival point GENERATED ⓘ |
| typicalFunction |
climactic build
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thematic opening ⓘ transition passage ⓘ |
| typicalTempoContext | fast tempo GENERATED ⓘ |
| usedFor |
announcing tonal center
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creating a sense of upward propulsion ⓘ heightening dramatic contrast ⓘ |
| usedIn |
chamber music
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keyboard music ⓘ orchestral music ⓘ symphonic music ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.