An Der Schönen, Blauen Donau Flashcards
1
Q
Who was this piece arranged by?
A
Stephen Chin
2
Q
What does an der schönen Blauen Donau mean?
A
On the beautiful, blue Danube
3
Q
What does andantino mean?
A
A little quicker than andante
4
Q
What does andante mean?
A
Moving along
5
Q
What does tempo di valse mean?
A
At the tempo of a waltz
6
Q
What does crescendo mean?
A
Gradually getting louder
7
Q
What does pizzicato mean?
A
Plucked
8
Q
What does Arco mean?
A
With the bow
9
Q
What does a tempo mean?
A
Return to the former speed
10
Q
What form is this piece in?
A
Through Composed- Intro, A, B, C, D, E, F, Coda
Several reappearances of the main theme occur
11
Q
What key signature is the piece in?
A
Begins in A Major, Ends in D Major
12
Q
Who composed this piece?
A
Johann Strauss
13
Q
When was he born and when did he die?
A
1825-1899
14
Q
What nationality is he?
A
Austrian
15
Q
Where did he die?
A
Austria
