Pathetique Flashcards
1
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Composer
A
Ludwig van Beethoven
2
Q
Time period
A
1798 (Classical)
3
Q
Instrument
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Fortepiano
4
Q
Meaning of “pathetique”
A
Passionate
5
Q
Structure
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Sonata form
6
Q
Key of piece
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C minor
7
Q
Introduction key
A
C minor
8
Q
Modulations
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Ab major, Bb major, Eb minor and major, G minor, E minor, F minor
9
Q
Examples of it being a virtuousic piece
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Lomg scalic descents, wide leaps, switching of hands, contrary motion
10
Q
Chords
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Chromatic dim7 chords
11
Q
Harmonic devices
A
Tonic pedal
12
Q
Overall texture
A
Homonophy
13
Q
Ways in which contrast is achieved
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Dynamics, wide range, sudden and gradual changes.
Articulation
Tempo, grave - allegro
14
Q
Melodic description
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Chromatic, conjuct and disjunct
15
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Intro metre
A
4/4
