Pathetique Flashcards
describe the harmony in the introduction of the pathetique
- heavy chords
- diminished seventh chords
describe rhytm in introduction of pathetique
- dotted rhytms
- scullig
Describe tempo in introduction of pathetique
- grave, slow, make it emotional
Describe texture of intro of pathetique
- melody dominated- homophony texture, chordal accompaniment in left hand
Describe the dynamics of intro of pathetique
- sudden contrast in dynamics
Describe melody of intro of pathetique
- dramatic chromatic descending phrases
- C minor
- ## mainly steps
time signature of pathetique
4/4
What in the pathetique makes it seem romantic
Chromaticsm
Romantic changes in dynamics to make it more emotional
diminished chords
When was this pathetique written
1798
What are the two ideas in sonata form
repetition and contrast
Features of the exposition subject 1
Fast tempo, 2/2 time,
mainly stepwise movement
2 octaves
mainly crotchets and minims
stacatto
pedal, mercy bass
How does the development start
four bars based on the introduction
Describe the recapitulation
reprise of the first and second subject
F minor as key
Start of coda with four bars from introduction
State one way in which a recapitulation is different from an exposition in sonata
form
different key
ends on tonic
features of subject 2 in expistion
section 2 - lyrical - grace notes and crossed hands
ornamentation
two octaves
mordents/acciaccatura
mainly crotchets
staccato at start
pedal
