Angel Flashcards
intermezzo
A short connecting instrumental movement in an opera or other musical work. it is named this because it is part of a set of 3 pieces called sonatina. The first piece is called preludio (pre-loo-dee-o), then intermezzo and finally Rondo.
what is sonatina?
A sonatina is a small sonata. A sonata is a composition for an instrumental soloist, usually seven movements with one or more in sonata form.
Una corda
One string, indicating to press the soft pedal.
Con ped.
with pedal
Does this piece have an ostinato?
yes. this piece has an ostinato in the left hand. An ostinato is a short, rythmic pattern
Rall.
Rallentando, slow down
8va
play an octave higher
Con Moto
with movement
tre corde
3 strings, indicating to release soft pedal
expressivo
expressive
Time signature in bar 23
Cut common time or 2/2 meaning 2 minims in 1 bar
Scherzando
Playful manner
Sub mf
under moderately loud
Key, key changes
c major
at the start the notes are centred around E
During Con Moto, they become centred around A
During Scherzando (sker-zan-doe), they become centred around E