Studied by 2 peopleNote Range?
5 octaves and 2 tones
What pedals are used?
Damper and sustain
How is each section defined?
By what theme is used
What could the structure by likened to?
Abridged sonata form
What key does the Nocturne start in?
Em
What key does it end in?
E major
What key does section A modulate to from Em?
To Bm (Dominant modulation)
Section B modulates from Bm to?
B (Tonic major)
What type of inverted 7th chord is used in the Nocturne?
V7c
Are there any tonic pedals used?
From section B till the end
What diminished chord is used throughout the piece?
Dim7
What harmonic feature is suggested to be used at bar 46?
A Tierce de picardie
What harmonic feature is used to create dissonance?
Suspensions
What is constantly played in the left hand throughout the piece?
Triplets
What texture is the piece generally?
Homophonic
What texture feature is used to create a drone in the piece?
Lots of pedal points
What melodic ornament is used in the left hand triplets?
Appoggiaturas
How could the melody of the nocturne be described?
Lyrical and mostly conjunct
Are the phrase lengths irregular or regular?
Irregular
What is different about the second A section?
It is highly ornamented
What rhythmic device is used to create a cross rhythm?
2 against 3
What rhythm is constantly in the LH?
Triplets
How is the mood changed in the link section by the rhythm>?
The rhythm is simple
Dynamic range?
pp-f
What dynamic marking is at the end of the piece?
Calando (Dying away)
Forces
Piano Sustain and damper 5 octaves and 2 tones
Structure
Could be described as abridged sonata form Each section is defined by its themes
Tonality
Starts in Em Section A- modulates to Bm Section B- Modulates to B major Ends in E major (tonic major)
Harmony
Tonic pedals Tierce de picardie and b45-46 Use of 7th chords e.g. V7c Dim 7 throughout the piece Suspensions
Texture
Mainly Homophonic Constant triplets in LH Use of octaves -RH b40
Melody
Use of appoggiaturas in section a (C is one) Lyrical melodies Mainly conjunct Irregular phrase lengths Heavily ornamented repeat of A section
Rhythm
Some ralls Some tempo rubato Triplets in Left hand Link section has simple rhythm to change the mood Use of 2 against 3 e.g. b2 4/4 all the way through
Dynamics
pp-f Expressive dynamics Ends with a calando
How is it typical of the romantic era?
Lyrical melodies Rich harmonies e.g. dim7 Irregular phrasing Recurring themes Frequent dynamic changes Ornamentation Wide range in pitch 2 against 3 Character piece Tempo Rubat Modulates to related keys
Typical of chopin
Use of abridged sonata form Only modulates to related keys - suits mood of piece Inverted 7th chords eg v7c Homophonic Pedal points Irregular phrase lengths 2 against 3
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