Chopin - Raundrop Prelude (Facts) Flashcards
1
Q
When was it written?
A
1839, during the romantic period
2
Q
Why is it called this?
A
The accents in the melody represents raindrops
3
Q
Chopin was born where
A
In Poland
4
Q
He later settled in which city?
A
Paris
5
Q
Difference between pianos from the 19th century and of mozarts time
A
Increased pitch range
5 octaves to 7 1/2 octaves
6
Q
5 features of romantic music
A
Use of rubato Change in tempo and time sig Large range of dynamics Song like melody Use of pedal notes
7
Q
Sostenuto
A
Sustained and played legato
8
Q
Sotto voce
A
Under voice- lowering the volume
9
Q
Smorzando
A
Dying away- gradually getting softer
10
Q
Slentando
A
Gradually decreasing in tempo
