Gillock, William : My Toy Duck
Work Overview
Genre:Various works
Total Playing Time:1 min 00 sec
Copyright:Under Copyright Protection
Commentary (1)
Author : Kumamoto, Ryohei
Last Updated: March 4, 2025
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Author : Kumamoto, Ryohei
Form
The piece is in ternary form.
- A [a (measures 1-8) + a (measures 9-16)]
- B [b (measures 17-20) + b1 (measures 21-24)]
- Coda (measures 25-26)
Note: The piece returns to A via Da Capo al Fine, then proceeds to the Coda from measure 16.
Musical Characteristics
The key is C major. It begins with an anacrusis in the left hand. Over eight measures, a harmonic cadence is formed, progressing from tonic to dominant and then dominant to tonic. Although measure 4 marks the end of a phrase, the harmonic cadence is incomplete at this point, resolving fully in measure 8. In the middle section B, the alternating left and right-hand rhythm from measures 1-2 of section A is developed. Here, four measures form a single unit.
The alternating left and right-hand rhythmic motif is likely a depiction of a duck walking. The score includes text, a device designed to help the performer visualize the scene while practicing.