Music for Piano

Question 1

Who was <i>Music for Piano</i> commissioned by?

Answer 1

he <b>Allegiance for Canadian New Music Projects</b>

Question 2

When was <i>Music for Piano</i> composed?

Answer 2

1982

Question 3

Who was <i>Music for Piano</i> dedicated to?

Answer 3

Jean Lyons

Question 4

How many pieces are in <i>Music for Piano</i>?

Answer 4

4

Question 5

What is the genre of <i>Music for Piano</i>?

Answer 5

solo piano music

Question 6

What are the titles of <i>Music for Piano</i>?

Answer 6

<i>The Enchanted Bells
Changes
Distant Memories
Once Upon a Time</i>

Question 7

What effect do the accents in <u>"Changes"</u> from <i>Music for Piano</i> give?

Answer 7

shifted accents creates hemiola-like effect

Question 8

What does the <b>thinning sound in the left hand</b> do in <u>"Changes"</u> from <i>Music for Piano</i>?

Answer 8

the <b>quarter notes</b> to <b>8th notes</b> to <b>rests</b> prepares for the climax

Question 9

How is the climax created in <u>"Changes"</u> from <i>Music for Piano</i>?

Answer 9

right hand Bb are reinforced as octaves

bright ringing sound enhanced by strongly accentuated pulsating rhythm

Question 10

How is the <b>hovering effect</b> created in <u>"Changes"</u> from <i>Music for Piano</i>?

Answer 10

Bb are prolonged, relaxing the constant 16th-note figuration

emphasis on the dominant

Question 11

How does <u>"Changes"</u> from <i>Music for Piano</i> end?

Answer 11

momentum eases

dynamics become softer

final indication <i>perdendosi</i> “gradually dying away”