Pathetique Beethoven Flashcards
1
Q
Composer
A
Beethoven
2
Q
Date of composition
A
1798
3
Q
Instrument
A
Forte piano
4
Q
Pathetique meaning
A
Passionate
5
Q
Structure
A
Sonata form
6
Q
What key is it in
A
C minor
7
Q
Transition keys
A
Ab major
Bb major
8
Q
What examples of virtuosic piano are in the piece?
A
Wide leaps
Scalic descending patterns
Contrary motion
Switching of hands
9
Q
Types of chords
A
Chromatic
Diminished 7th chords
10
Q
Harmonic devices
A
Tonic pedal
11
Q
Overall texture
A
Melody dominated homophony
12
Q
Ways that contrast is achieved
A
Dynamics
Tempo
Articulation
13
Q
Melodic description
A
Chromatic
Disjunct
Conjunct
14
Q
Introduction tempo
A
Grave
15
Q
Introduction time signature
A
4/4
