Chopin - Raindrop Prelude Flashcards
1
Q
Melody
A
Dominant pedal note of Ab to stimulate rain drop attern
2
Q
Articulation
A
Pedal used to help the piece flow
3
Q
Dynamics
A
changes from p to F very quickly
4
Q
Tempo & Time Signature
A
4/4
5
Q
Structure
A
Ternary Form, A, B, A1
6
Q
Harmony & Tonality
A
Sec A - D flat major
Sec B - C# minor
Sec A - D flat major
Coda - D flat major
7
Q
Instrumentation
A
Piano Soloist
8
Q
Rhythm
A
Rubato is used - shortening and lengthening of some notes
9
Q
Texture
A
entirely homophonic, except two monophonic bars at start of coda
