Prelude in Db

Question 1

What form is then piece in?

Answer 1

Ternary form (ABA)
It has a short coda

Question 2

What key is each section of the piece in?

Answer 2

Section A is in Db major

Section B is in C# minor

Question 3

What created the ‘raindrop’ in the piece?

Answer 3

A pedal note - a repeated note

Question 4

Which pedal is used in the piece?

Answer 4

The sustain pedal

Question 5

What is rubato?

Answer 5

getting slightly faster and slower with the feel of the music

Question 6

How does the melody change in the piece?

Answer 6

The melody in section A is in the right hand (high) whilst the left hand play accompaniment
It then switches in Section B with the melody being played in the left and and the accompaniment in the right

Question 7

Describe the dynamics in section A

Answer 7

Piano (p)

Question 8

Describe the dynamics in section B

Answer 8

Starts piano (p) and gradually builds to forte forte (ff)

Question 9

Why is the piece homophonic?

Answer 9

It is based around a melody and accompaniment

Question 10

What does the melody have in section A?

Answer 10

Several ornament