Chopin: Raindrop Prelude

Question 1

Structure and form

Answer 1

Ternary

ABA

Question 2

Date and period

Answer 2

1838

Romantic

Question 3

Key

Answer 3

Db major

Question 4

Rhythm and metre

Answer 4

4/4

Septuplet

Question 5

Harmony

Answer 5

Diatonic harmony more extended chords creating richer harmony. Use of dominant pedal in A (Ab)+B (c#) sections. Enharmon is change from Db major to C# minor.

Question 6

Texture

Answer 6

Homophonic