Trolldans (elementary strings)

Title: Trolldans (Dance of the Trolls)

Key: C Lydian (1 sharp)

Meter: 2/4

Tempo: Moderato assai

Genre: theme and variations

Composer: David Gable

Markings: dynamics (p; mp; f); pizz./arco; downbow/upbow

Instrumentation: Violin 1; Violin 2; Viola/Violin 3; Cello/Bass

Note: Uses arco and pizzicato; measured tremolo in violin 1. This piece is intentionally reminiscent of Grieg’s In the Hall of the Mountain King but in an eerier mode.