‘Raindrop’ Piano prelude no.15 in D flat major Op.28, by Chopin 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? MusicChopinGCSEEdexcel Created by: Gina.RosserCreated on: 10-04-13 11:02 Dynamics Very exaggerated; ranging from pianissimo to fortissimo 1 of 9 Harmony Clashes can be heard in the B section, when the storm is at its strongest. 2 of 9 Tempo Sostenuto 3 of 9 Timbre Mellow and constant, no switching of instrument constant G#/A-flats throughout the whole piece which represent raindrops. 4 of 9 Texture Homophonic, but the melody switches from the right to left hand. 5 of 9 Structure Ternary form (ABA), which depicts a storm gradually forming and then dissipating. 6 of 9 Keys and modulation D-flat major, C# minor, D-flat major (although in the same key signature; but the minor key gives a sinister mood) 7 of 9 Melodic features Keyboard techniques: ‘cantabile legato’ playing, tempo rubato, use of pedals 8 of 9 Instruments Piano 9 of 9
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