T/M/R

Question 1

what is the tempo of the piece?

Answer 1

allegro moderato- there is a short poco rit. in the second subject group

Question 2

what is the metre?

Answer 2

4/4 but quite often has the feel of 2/2

Question 3

what are examples of distinct rhythmic features of each theme?

Answer 3

• subject 1c has dotted rhythms
  -subject 2a is syncopated
  -subject 1c and 1d both open with an anacrusis

Question 4

how is syncopation used?

Answer 4

never extreme enough to lose the strong sense of pulse and metre, but it is used frequently