Pathetique

Question 1

Composer

Answer 1

Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 2

Time period

Answer 2

1798 (Classical)

Question 3

Instrument

Answer 3

Fortepiano

Question 4

Meaning of “pathetique”

Answer 4

Passionate

Question 5

Structure

Answer 5

Sonata form

Question 6

Key of piece

Answer 6

C minor

Question 7

Introduction key

Answer 7

C minor

Question 8

Modulations

Answer 8

Ab major, Bb major, Eb minor and major, G minor, E minor, F minor

Question 9

Examples of it being a virtuousic piece

Answer 9

Lomg scalic descents, wide leaps, switching of hands, contrary motion

Question 10

Chords

Answer 10

Chromatic dim7 chords

Question 11

Harmonic devices

Answer 11

Tonic pedal

Question 12

Overall texture

Answer 12

Homonophy

Question 13

Ways in which contrast is achieved

Answer 13

Dynamics, wide range, sudden and gradual changes.
Articulation
Tempo, grave - allegro

Question 14

Melodic description

Answer 14

Chromatic, conjuct and disjunct

Question 15

Intro metre

Answer 15

4/4

Question 16

Main tempo

Answer 16

Allegro di molto con brio (quickly, with much vigour)

Question 17

Main piece metre

Answer 17

2/2

Question 18

Rhythmic features

Answer 18

Dotted rhythms
Ostinato
Occasional syncopation

Question 19

Theme 1 description

Answer 19

Short intense melodic statement

Question 20

Theme 2 description

Answer 20

Rising theme with a more lyrical feel