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Raindrop Prelude by Chopin
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- 1Structure?. Ternary (ABA)
. The end is codetta
. It goes from sharp to flat.
. Section B starts bar 28
. End section A is shorter than start section A like coda - 2What is a codetta?A short coda, used to conclude a section within a longer movement
- 3Tonality/Harmony?. The home key is Db major; section A and codetta.
. It then modulates to C#minor (the tonic minor)
.. Section A and B both end with imperfect candences.
. The prelude ends with a perfect cadence. - 4What is a tonic?The first degree of a scale. The home note
- 5Dynamics?.Very varied and used to express emotions as the Romantic Period was known for varied and expressive dynamics.
. Crescendo and diminuendo.
. Section B has the most dynamic change - the loudest.
. Rubato (free) - 6Rhythm/Metre?. 4/4
. Repeated quavers of the pedal note - 7What is a pedal note?A sustained or repeated note sounded against changing harmony
- 8Tempo?. Rubato (free tempo) - helps to express emotion.
. Slentando and ritentuto in the codetta. - 9What does slentando mean?Decrease in tempo
- 10What does ritenuto mean?suddenly decrease in tempo or to hold back for dramatic effect
- 11Texture?. It has a homophonic texture however, there is a monophonic texture for two bars at the end.
. The pedal note is a form of accompaniment. - 12Timbre/Instruments?. Most of the prelude uses the middle and lower ranges of the piano.
. Unlike many of Chopin's other works, the piece is not virtuoso but more concentrated on the legato, singing tone of the piano.
. The piano has a large dynamic range.
. The sustaining pedal is used for resonance to help create legato melodies. - 13Melody?. Cantabile - in a singing style.
. Begins with a lyrical melody in the right hand.
. Features dotted rhythms and chromaticism
. In section B, the melody moves towards the bass. It has a narrower range and is made up of longer notes such a crotchets and minims.
.The prelude is mostly made up of 4-8 bar phrases. - 14When was the Romantic Period?. 1825 to 1900
- 15Key features of the Romantic Period1) Music is more expressive and emotional than in earlier periods
2) Rich and chromatic harmonies are used, with a greater use of disonnance and modulations to more remote keys.
3) Technical advances in instruments are exploited, which in part leads to larger orchestras and the rise of the virtuoso.
4) Structures and forms become longer.
5) Pieces are often given descriptive titles, and programme music becomes more common. - 16How many preludes are there?24 - 12 in the major keys and 12 in the minor keys
- 17Where are you most likely to hear this piece?In a small space such as in the home or a recital room or small concert hall
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- GCSE Music Flashcards on Raindrop Prelude by Chopin, created by Oliviax on 12/01/2015.
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