Chopin

Question 1

What type of piece is a prelude?

Answer 1

A prelude is an introductory piece of music.

Question 2

How is contrast achieved in mood in section A and B?

Answer 2

Contrast in section A and B is achieved by dynamics, tonality and melody

Question 3

Structure

Answer 3

• A B A- Coda
• No introduction
• B. 1-3 are a repeated idea

Question 4

Texture

Answer 4

• There is a repeated ‘pedal note’
• The coda is monophonic
• There are overriding homophonic parts
• Section B uses an inverted pedal
• A sustain pedal is used in the piece

Question 5

Melody

Answer 5

• Section B has a lower melody than section A
• The tune is on the right hand in section A (vice versa)
• Grace notes are used
• Acciacatura
• Bars 1- are a repeated idea and there is a 6th jump after
• Chromatic

Question 6

Dynamics

Answer 6

-Section A is softer/lighter
-Section B- louder
-Quietest-PP
loudest- FF
-quiet-loud
-Gradation of dynamics

Question 7

Tonality

Answer 7

• D flat major; section A

- C sharp minor; section B

Question 8

Harmony

Answer 8

• Dominant 7th chords

- Octaves