GCSE 'Raindrop Prelude' Chopin Flashcards
To test basic terms and definitions associated with Chopin's 'Raindrop Prelude' for EDEXCEL GCSE Music
1
Q
Tonic key
A
Db major
2
Q
Tempo marking
A
Sostenuto - sustained
3
Q
Main modulation
A
C sharp minor
4
Q
Tempo rubato
A
Flexible tempo, adopted by the performer, not marked in the score.
5
Q
Structure - term
A
Ternary form
6
Q
Structure - letters
A
ABA1, Coda
7
Q
Ornaments used (three)
A
Turn, Trill, Acciaccatura
8
Q
Raindrop idea
A
Dominant pedal
9
Q
Role of dynamics
A
P/pp in outer sections, use of crescendo and f/ff in the B section.
10
Q
Legato
A
Smooth
11
Q
Enharmonic notes
A
Two notes spelt differently, but which sound the same - D flat/C sharp
12
Q
Time signature
A
4/4
13
Q
Number of preludes in Chopin’s set
A
24
14
Q
Year of composition
A
1838
15
Q
Period of music that this is composed
A
Romantic
