Beethoven Sonata In C Minor Pathetique Flashcards
1
Q
What is the performing force
A
Piano
2
Q
What is the structure
A
Sonata form
3
Q
Describe the sonata form
A
- slow intro
- exposition (contains 2 main subjects)
- development (includes modulations)
- recapitulations (restates exposition)
- coda
4
Q
What is the texture like
A
Intro = homophonic
- long descending monophonic in RH
- trills
5
Q
Describe the melody
A
- intro (6note motif)
- Scalic passages (descending chromatic)
- melodic lines have arpeggios and broken chords
6
Q
Describe the characteristics of the ornaments
A
- acciaccaturas
- mordents
- trills
7
Q
What is the tonality?
A
C minor
- modulates to a number of related and unrelated keys
8
Q
What are chords like?
A
- chromatic
- circle of fifths
- augmented 6th chords
9
Q
What are the cadences
A
Distinctive perfect
Interrupted
10
Q
what is the tonality?
A
- c minor with many modulation
11
Q
What chords are there?
A
chromatic
augments
circle of fifths
12
Q
What cadences are there?
A
- Perfect
- Interrupted
13
Q
What is the tempo?
A
Very slow (grave)
- common time
- MAIN = allegro
14
Q
Features of the rhythm?
A
Dotted rhythm
rapid notes (SEPTUPLETS)
continuous quavers
staccato crochets
