Music__Pathetique

Question 1

What are the types of melody?

Answer 1

Scalic, Chromatic, Arpeggios, Ornamentation (trills, mordents, acciaccaturas)

Question 2

What are the elements of harmony?

Answer 2

Diminished & dominant 7ths, perfect cadence, cadential 6 4, interrupted cadence, Circle of 5ths

Question 3

What is the texture of the piece?

Answer 3

Melody dominated homophony, Very small monophonic passage

Question 4

What are the characteristics of rhythm/time/tempo?

Answer 4

Grave, Dotted rhythms, Septuplets, 128th notes, allegro con molto brio

Question 5

What is the structure of the piece?

Answer 5

Sonata form: Slow intro, Exposition (1st and 2nd subject), Link to intro, Development, Recapitulation

Question 6

What are the tonalities used?

Answer 6

Cm intro, Ebm, Eb, Em (unrelated key), Gm link to intro, Recapitulation in f minor (expected to be in c minor)

Question 7

What are the performing forces?

Answer 7

Solo piano, Legato & Staccato