Pathetique Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the composer?
A
Beethoven
2
Q
What ‘pathetique’ mean?
A
suffering/emotional
3
Q
What instrument was the peice played on?
A
- the fortepiano
- it was a relatively new invention and replaced the harpsichord
4
Q
What were three differences between the harpsichord and the fortepiano?
A
- dynamics
- range (4 octaves vs 6 octaves)
- sustain (ornaments vs sustain pedal with knee)
5
Q
What form is this movement?
A
Sonata form
6
Q
When is the exposition (think about the melody)?
A
7
Q
When is the development (think about the melody)?
A
8
Q
When is the recapitulation (think about the melody)?
A
