Valse Etude - Piece/Style/time

Question 1

What musical time period is Valse etude from?

Answer 1

Modern time period.

1910-2000+

Question 2

What are the typical characteristics of the modern time period?

Answer 2

There is a usually more tone colour than say classical or baroque.

A single melody played by one voice. with an accompaniment.

Shorter clearer melodies.

Question 3

how does valse etude reflect the style of a waltz?

Answer 3

A Waltz is a piece of music written in triple time commonly ¾. mm-BAP-BAP rhythm.
In a waltz, feet remain in contact with the floor at all times. This creates a smooth gliding look – hence the long slurs in this piece.
Generally, a low bass note is played for the first beat, and the other two beats fill out the chord a little higher on the piano.

Dance Music.

Question 4

how does valse etude reflect the style of the modern time period?

Answer 4

Melodies are clear and short and are normally played in the right hand.
Use of the sustain pedal.