Beethoven pathetique Flashcards
1
Q
Harmony of the piece
A
- Pedal notes
- Diatonic
- Many chromatic chords
- Dissonant
- Suspensions
2
Q
Tonality of the piece
A
- C minor
3
Q
Rhythm, tempo and meter
A
- 4/4
- Introduction is grave(very slow)
- Main tempo is allegro
- Staccato crotches from RH
- Continuous quavers
- Dotted rhythms in intro
4
Q
Texture of the piece
A
- Homophonic
- Long descending monophonic passage in RH leading into recapitulation
- Trills
- Broken chords
5
Q
Structure of the piece
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- Sonata form (Exposition, development, recapitulation)
6
Q
Melody of the piece
A
- Scalic passages
- Arpeggios and broken chords
- Ornaments(Trills, mordants)
7
Q
When was the piece composed
A
1799