Bagatelle Flashcards
1
Q
Key?
A
C major
2
Q
Form? (ABC etc.)
A
ABACA with coda
3
Q
what is the main theme?
A
scherzo
4
Q
What are scherzos characterised by
A
unexpected changes of pitch, tonality, dynamics, articulation and rhythm.
5
Q
what was a scherzo originally?
A
a speeding up minuet. (a dance in triple time)
6
Q
what is a scherzo often paired with?
A
a contrasting trio.
7
Q
what does the minore section create? in terms of form?
A
creates a rondo form
8
Q
All bar numbers for each section?
A
1-16 17-32 - A minor 33-48 49-78 79-110 111-138
9
Q
what does allegro mean?
A
Fast and lively
10
Q
sf meaning?
A
sforzando indicates strong accent
11
Q
minore meaning?
A
a contrasting section in a minor key
12
Q
triplet meaning?
A
3 notes in the time of two
13
Q
classical characteristics of this piece
A
short, balanced phrases usually single melodic line and simple accompaniment well-organised, formal structure modulations to closely related keys many detached notes and short slurs.
