Chopin-'Prelude No. 15 in D flat major'/'Raindrops' Flashcards
1
Q
When was this piece composed?
A
1838
2
Q
What is the structure?
A
Section A, Section B, Section A’, Codetta
3
Q
What are the dynamics that are used?
A
Section A- Quiet, mainly in p Section B- Loud, mainly in F Loudest part is in Section B- FF Quietest is in Section A-PP Use of Gradation of dynamics
4
Q
Describe what happens in the melody
A
Section B- Melody is lower, in left hand Section A- The tune is in the right hand Use of grace notes Acciaccatura Use of chromatic notes Use of Pedal note Use of octives
5
Q
What is used as the Harmony?
A
Dominant 7th chords
6
Q
What is the tonality?
A
Section A- D flat major
Section B- C sharp minor
7
Q
What is used in the texture?
A
Pedal- repeated note, long
Homophonic
Codetta is monophonic
8
Q
What is the Rhythm?
A
Rubato tempo- played as fast/ slow as the pianist wants
No set tempo
9
Q
What instruments are used?
A
Piano
10
Q
What techniques does the piano use?
A
Use of sustain pedal
Use of gradation of dynamics
grace notes
