Beethoven

Question 1

when was the sonata written but what characteristics does it show?

Answer 1

-written in the classical period
-shows features of the romantic style

Question 2

describe the dynamics of this piece

Answer 2

-very contrasting
-extreme - moves from very loud to very quiet

Question 3

what is the dynamic of the accented chords at the beginning?

Answer 3

fp - forte to piano

Question 4

what is the tempo and time signature of the introduction?

Answer 4

-grave
-4/4

Question 5

what is the tempo and time signature of the exposition?

Answer 5

-allegro di molto e con brio
-2/2

Question 6

what is augmentation and when is it used?

Answer 6

where the notes of a melody have been doubled - bars 139 to 143 (end of exposition and beginning of the development)

Question 7

what is the structure of this piece?

Answer 7

sonata form:
-intro
-exposition
-development
-recapitulation
-coda

Question 8

how long is the introduction?

Answer 8

10 bars

Question 9

what time period is sonata form a characteristic of?

Answer 9

classical

Question 10

what two harmonic features are used to heighten the tension?

Answer 10

chromaticism and dissonance

Question 11

how can the bass line be described during the exposition?

Answer 11

murky as it repeats and alternates tonic octaves

Question 12

what were 5 romantic features of this piece?

Answer 12

-virtuosic playing
-adventurous harmony
-dramatic chords
-accented notes
-composed for solo piano

Question 13

what is the texture of this piece?

Answer 13

melody and accompaniment

Question 14

what is the name for the accompaniment played by the left hand in subject 2?

Answer 14

alberti bass - common classical broken chord accompaniment

Question 15

what can we call the run in bar 10?

Answer 15

a descending chromatic line

Question 16

what adventurous chord does beethoven use?

Answer 16

diminished 7th

Question 17

what keys does the music modulate to in the recapitulation?

Answer 17

the first subject returns in C minor and the second subject is repeated in F minor

Question 18

How does the development start?

Answer 18

4 bars of the intro

Question 19

What playing technique does subject 2 involve?

Answer 19

Cross hands

Question 20

What ornament does subject two have?

Answer 20

Acciaccaturas

Question 21

What is the texture of subject 2?

Answer 21

Call and response

Question 22

How does the piece end?

Answer 22

Perfect cadence