Andante Espressivo Flashcards
What does andante espressivo mean?
Moving along in an expressive manner
What does espressivo mean?
With expression
What does fine mean?
The end of the piece
What does dolce mean?
Sweetly
What does rallentando mean?
Gradually slowing down
What does Dal Segno al fine mean?
Return to the sign and play through to fine
What is an opus?
A work or group of works
Draw a sign?
Do it in ur book
What form is this piece in?
Ternary form, each section has two main subsections- ABA
What is the key signature of the piece?
E Minor
Who is the composer of this piece?
Jacques-Féréol Mazas
What year was he born and what year did he die?
1782-1849
What nationality is he?
French
Where did he die?
France
Who was his teacher at the Paris Conservatoire?
Pierre Balliot
Where did he perform?
All over Europe
What instruments did he compose pieces for?
Violin, Viola
What tradition did he continue?
The French tradition of Pierre Rode, Pierre Balliot and Rodolphe Kreutzer
What was he before becoming a concertmaster?
A soloist
What does this expressive study require?
A beautiful cantibale (lyrical) tone from the player
What do the large, sweeping, operatic lines in the first section add to the study?
An element of drama to the study
What does the middle section have in contrast to the first section?
A melodic line that features mainly step wise movements
