Chopin Flashcards
1
Q
Written in
A
D flat major
C sharp minor
2
Q
In section B, how does the melody change?
A
Moves to bass ( lower end of piano )
3
Q
Texture is
A
Homophonic
4
Q
What form is it written in
A
Ternary ABA
5
Q
What era was it written in ?
A
Romantic Era
6
Q
Time signature?
A
4/4
7
Q
Rhythm is
A
Legato and a use of rubato ( relaxation )
8
Q
Dynamics of piece ?
A
Lots of cresendos,
Section A more quiet than B
9
Q
Composed in
A
1839
10
Q
Section B to A differences
A
Section B lower end of piano, more chordal
11
Q
What harmony is mainly used in the piece ?
A
Diatomic
12
Q
What is used throughout the piece and why ?
A
Sustained pedal to replicate raindrops
