Music - Chopin 'Prelude No. 15 in Db' 0.0 / 5 ? MusicChopinGCSEEdexcel Created by: SherbetTheBunnyCreated on: 04-03-16 17:36 Why is the piece nicknamed 'Raindrop'? Because of the repeated quavers 1 of 21 When was the piece composed? 1839 2 of 21 What is the structure of the piece called? Ternary form 3 of 21 Describe Section A Lyrical melody accompanied by quavers in the bass. Db major 4 of 21 Describe Section B New melody in the bass, quavers heard above it. Narrower range and longer notes. Moved from major to minor. C# minor 5 of 21 Describe Section A1 Shorter repeat of Section A that finishes with a brief coda. Db major 6 of 21 What is the time signature? 4/4 7 of 21 What is a septuplet? Seven notes of equal length are played in a single crotchet beat 8 of 21 How should the piece be played? Legato, unhurried manner 9 of 21 What length phrases make up most of the piece? 4/8 bar phrases 10 of 21 Describe the harmony Diatonic with occasional chromaticism 11 of 21 How do parts A and B end? Imperfect cadences 12 of 21 How does the piece end? Perfect Cadence 13 of 21 Describe the texture? Homophonic apart from 2 bars towards the end 14 of 21 What is the melody in Section A supported by? Broken chords 15 of 21 Describe the texture in Section B Chordal, double octaves and an inverted pedal 16 of 21 What makes the texture in A1 different from A? There is a short monophonic passage in the coda 17 of 21 What parts of the piano is used the most? Middle and lower ranges 18 of 21 What does Chopin use frequently for dynamics? Crescendos and Diminuendos 19 of 21 Are there any sudden contrasts in dynamics? No, but there is a wide range 20 of 21 What pedal is used to create legato melodies? The Sustaining Pedal 21 of 21
Comments
No comments have yet been made