Chopin- Raindrop Flashcards
1
Q
What is the structure?
A
A, B, A, Coda (ternary form + coda)
2
Q
What is the tonality of section A?
A
D flat major
3
Q
What is the tonality of section B?
A
C sharp major
4
Q
Describe the melody.
A
A- right hand plays melody and left hand plays sustained, pedal note
B- melody is played in left hand and pedal note in the right hand
5
Q
What is the term for the repeated note (A flat)?
A
Pedal note
6
Q
What is the difference between section A and section B?
A
A is major and B is minor
The pedal note and melody swap hands when the section changes from A to B.
7
Q
The performer plays this piece in a staccato style. True or false?
A
False. It is legato.
8
Q
When was the piece written?
A
1839
9
Q
What genre is this piece?
A
Romantic
10
Q
Rubato timing is used in this piece. what does it mean?
A
Push and pull timing
