Prelude No.15 D Flat Major Flashcards

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1
Q

Where was he born?

Frederic Francois Chopin

A

Austria
Germany
Poland

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When did he die?

Frederic Francois Chopin

A

1850
1849
1932

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Frederic Francois Chopin

He is a_______

A

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Frederic Francois Chopin

What’s the prelude known as?

A

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Q

Frederic Francois Chopin

When was it composed

A

1857-1862
1830-1843
1835-1838

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6
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Frederic Francois Chopin

What does each prelude meant to depict?

A

Specific idea or emotion

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How many preludes in total? Frederic Francois Chopin

A

•24

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Frederic Francois Chopin

What period is it in?

A

Romantic period

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9
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How many bars altogether? Frederic Francois Chopin

A

• 89

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What date was the period in?

Frederic Francois Chopin

A

1820-1900

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Time signature Frederic Francois Chopin

A

4/4

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12
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Tonality? Frederic Francois Chopin

A

D flat major

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Tempo? Frederic Francois Chopin

A

Rubato

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Dynamics Frederic Francois Chopin

A

P

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Pitch? Frederic Francois Chopin

A

Keyboard range is moderate

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16
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Rhythm Frederic Francois Chopin

A

Distinctive A rhythm

17
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Texture? Frederic Francois Chopin

A

Homophonic

Section b chordal almost chorale like movement

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Musical features? Frederic Francois Chopin

A

Sustuneto
Acciaccatura
Pedal note

19
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Melody form and structures? Frederic Francois Chopin

A

A bars 1-27 falling motif to represent sadness

B bars 28-75
Mood Dark and stormy 
A bars 75-81 
Smorzando
Codetta 
81-89
20
Q

Frederic Francois Chopin

A bar harmony/ key?

A

D flat major

21
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Frederic Francois Chopin b bar harmony/key?

A

C sharp minor
Tonic minor
Also pedal on G sharp

22
Q

Frederic Francois Chopin

3rd A bar key?

A

D flat major

Second theme on A bar

23
Q

Codetta bar key? Frederic Francois Chopin

A

D flat major same as the 3rd A bar

Ends pianissimo with perfect cadence

24
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Instrument? Frederic Francois Chopin

A

Solo piano

25
Q

Frederic Francois Chopin

When was he born?

A

1810
1756
1985