beethoven - pathetique

Question 1

what style/period is the sonata in?

Answer 1

classical with romantic features

romantic features: very dynamically contrasted

Question 2

what is the structure?

Answer 2

sonata form

Question 3

what is sonata form made up of?

Answer 3

expostion - 1st subject & 2nd subject
development
recapitation
coda

Question 4

what are some features of the introduction?

Answer 4

grave tempo
motif
descending chromatic scale
dynamic contrast
homophonic texture
diminished 7th chords
c minor & e flat major

Question 5

what are some features of exposition subject 1?

Answer 5

rocket theme
very fast & vigorous
c minor
alternating between octaves tremalo in bass

Question 6

what are some features of exposition subject 2?

Answer 6

e flat
crescendos
broken chords
stepwise descending phrase
more lyrical, staccato
dominant pedal

Question 7

what are some features of the development?

Answer 7

4 bar intro into g minor
rocket theme in e minor
tremalo octaves
monophonic

Question 8

what are some features of recapitulation?

Answer 8

f minor - subdominant
codetta
returns to grave tempo
rocket theme
diminished 7th cords
ends on perfect cadences

Question 9

what is some features of the melody?

Answer 9

conjunct, dotted rhythms, chromatic movements

Question 10

what’s the metre?

Answer 10

4/4 2/2

Question 11

what instruments are played?

Answer 11

fortepiano (piano)

Question 12

features of the melody:

Answer 12

6 note motif
chromatic descending scales
scalic flourishes
leaps
sequences (bridge)
Tremolo
upper/lower mordents
trills
acciaccaturas
arpeggios and broken chords

Question 13

whats the texture of the piece?

Answer 13

homophonic (melody dominated homophony)

Question 14

when was it written?

Answer 14

between 1796 and 1799