An Der Schönen, Blauen Donau Flashcards
Who was this piece arranged by?
Stephen Chin
What does an der schönen Blauen Donau mean?
On the beautiful, blue Danube
What does andantino mean?
A little quicker than andante
What does andante mean?
Moving along
What does tempo di valse mean?
At the tempo of a waltz
What does crescendo mean?
Gradually getting louder
What does pizzicato mean?
Plucked
What does Arco mean?
With the bow
What does a tempo mean?
Return to the former speed
What form is this piece in?
Through Composed- Intro, A, B, C, D, E, F, Coda
Several reappearances of the main theme occur
What key signature is the piece in?
Begins in A Major, Ends in D Major
Who composed this piece?
Johann Strauss
When was he born and when did he die?
1825-1899
What nationality is he?
Austrian
Where did he die?
Austria
What family was Strauss from?
A famous family of Austrian musicians
What did he achieve in his career?
He conducted, composed, played violin, managed his own orchestra and was Bandmaster of the Second Vienna Citizens Regiment
What did he compose?
Operretas and dance pieces, although writing waltzes are what he achieved posterity from
What was this waltz written for?
The Vienna Men’s Choral Association in 1867
What is a waltz?
A dance in 3;4 time, sustaining notable popularity in Vienna well into the 19th century
