CHOPIN 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? MusicChopinGCSEEdexcel Created by: Georgia IvyCreated on: 22-04-13 17:35 What date was the Romantic period? 1825-1900 1 of 16 Famous composers? Chopin, liszt and schumann 2 of 16 Key feature of romantic? Emotional, expressive, tells a story, rich and chromatic harmonies and given descriptive titles 3 of 16 Why was it called raindrop prelude? Had repeated quavers, pedal point represented rain drops. 4 of 16 Tell me about the prelude? It comes from a set of 24 preludes which are in every key.. 12 major and 12 minor. 5 of 16 When was it written? 1839 6 of 16 Where can it be performed? Home or small concert hall. 7 of 16 Tell me about the melody? Its lyrical and played on the right hand however moves to the left hand in section B. The melody has dotted rhythms and chromaticism. 8 of 16 What is the time signature? 4/4 (four crotchets) 9 of 16 How should it be played? Sostenuto (sustained) legato in an unhurried manner 10 of 16 Tempo? Rubato.. meaning the tempo is flexible 11 of 16 Key? Section A (Db) Section B (C#) 12 of 16 What cadences are used? Ending both sections are imperfect cadence but finally finishes with a perfect cadence. 13 of 16 Dynamics? Ranging from pianissimo to fortissimo but he uses many crescendos and diminuendos. 14 of 16 What is the structure? Ternary Form (ABA) 15 of 16 What range of the piano does he use? Middle to lower. 16 of 16
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