RECITATIVE (3RD IN BACHS CANTATA) There are 4 phrases in this piece. Phrase 1 bars 1-12 the music is dramatic with wide leaps, chromaticism, diminished and chords with a 7th added. There is no sense of key, however it is regarded to be in c. In bar 8 the key of A major is hinted at (F and G sharps). In bar 12, c minor is suggested with a b natural. The phrase ends with the vocal line unaccompanied, followed by a cadence by the continuo. Phrase 2 bars 13-15 There is dissonance in these three bars Phrase 3 bars 15(end)-20 A tonal centre of f minor is suggested. The narrative (word setting) becomes more metrical. It ends in f minor Phrase 4 bars 20-end There is a contrast here, as the character of the continuo changes, becoming a throbbing bass line with repeated notes underpinning the vocal line. A new tempo is introduced with pedal notes in the continuo The vocal part becomes more lyrical, with the use of melisma-on the word “anger”-er-zur. There are wide leaps, chromatics and suspensions. The vocal part ends on 1c. chord with the continuo ending the music with a v-1 (cadential 6/4-don’t worry I will explain!!) which is a perfect cadence in C major.