Pathetique Flashcards
1
Q
Structure
A
Sonata form:
Exposition
Development
Recapitulation
2
Q
Tonality
A
C minor
Modulates to: Eb major, F minor, E minor
3
Q
Harmony
A
Chromatic chords
Diminished 7ths
4
Q
Melody
A
Scalic passages
Descending and ascending scales
5
Q
Ornaments
A
Mordents
Trills
Acciacatura
6
Q
Texture
A
Melody dominated homophony
7
Q
Tempo/metre
A
Common time
Dotted rhythms
8
Q
Instruments
A
LH and RH of piano
9
Q
Intro
A
Six note motif
Scalic flourishes
Dynamic contrast
10
Q
Exposition
A
Murky bass Tonic pedal Staccato Second subject: Eb minor Hand crossing Contrary motion
11
Q
Development
A
E minor- unrelated key
Passage of trills
12
Q
Recapitulation
A
In F minor
Finishes on 2 diminished 7 chords
