Rhythm, Metre And Tempo

Question 0

There are 3 turns in the piece - describe them

Answer 0

The first is a diatonic septuplet (b. 4) and the second is a chromatic septuplet (b. 23) (septuplet - seven notes played in the length of a crotchet). There is also a dectuplet in b. 79

Question 1

What is the time signature of the piece?

Answer 1

4/4 (C)

Question 2

What is written at the start of the score and what does it tell the performer to do?

Answer 2

Sostenuto - ‘sustained’ - the piece should be played in a legato and unhurried manner

Question 3

What technique is used to make a flexible tempo?

Answer 3

Rubato - some notes are played longer or shorter than written