Prelude No.15 Flashcards
1
Q
Tonality
A
Db major
Modulates to C# minor
Use of parallel minor key
2
Q
Harmony
A
Use of diatonic chords
Dominant 5th pedal throughout
Perfect cadence at end
3
Q
Melody (A)
A
A: Db major Syncopated Use of septuplets Lyrical, melody in RH Heavy rubato use Legato Conjunct
4
Q
Melody (B)
A
B: Melody in LH Modulates to C# minor Melodic line repeats Rubato use
5
Q
Instrumentation
A
Piano
Use of sustain pedal throughout
RH+LH have melody line and swap accompaniment
Virtuosic piano writing
6
Q
Texture
A
Homophonic - melody and accompaniment
Monophonic - single vocal part
Hands swap roles between sections
A = RH melody B = LH melody
7
Q
Rhythm
A
Use of rubato throughout
Some syncopation usage
Use of septuplet
8
Q
Metre
A
4/4 or common time
9
Q
Tempo
A
Moderate tempo through
Rubato throughout
Rit used at end of phrase
10
Q
Dynamics
A
Crescendos and diminuendos through A and B sections
B contains extreme dynamic contrasts
Ends softly
11
Q
Structure
A
Ternary form
A, B, A1 - coda at end
