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7- Beethoven: Sonata in C minor (Pathétique), first movement (0.00-0.53)
Which word best describes the texture of the opening four bars? (1)
Describe the use of dynamics in the extract. (4)
Identify two differences and two similarities between the first two phrases of the extract. (4)
Identify the musical interval between the notes of the right hand at the end of the extract. (1)
The extract starts in C minor. Name the key of the music at the end of the extract (bar 5). (1)
What is the time signature of the extract? (1)
What is the tempo marking in the introduction? (1)
Beethoven is known as a composer who bridged the Classical and Romantic musical periods. Describe the features of this extract that illustrate how music was developing as it moved towards the Romantic era. (4)
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Homophonic
Sudden changes from sf to pp
Similarities: Same rhythm and same ascending pattern
Differences: Different pitch - 2nd is higher, 2nd one doesn't have the dense chord to start, 2nd one bass line descendsOctave
Eb Major
Common time - 4/4
Extreme dynamics, sustain pedal, dense chords, diminished 7th chords, chromatic notes, some dissonance, emotional - dramatic
8- Beethoven: Sonata in C minor (Pathétique), first movement (2.02-2.37)
Which two of the following are used in the extract?
a, Pedal notes b, Trills c, Tremolo octaves d, semi quavers (2)
What is the time signature of the extract? (1)
Name the two ornaments heard towards the end of the extract. (2)
The extract starts in C minor. Name the key of the music at the end of the extract. (1)
Compare the first subject, heard at the beginning of the extract, with the second theme, heard at the end of the extract. (4)
What is meant by Allegro di molto e con brio? (1)
Identify and describe two rhythmic features that you can hear in this extract. (4)
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a and c - Pedal notes and tremolo octaves
cut time - 2/4
Acciaccaturas and mordents
Eb minor
The first subject is an ascending staccato sequence in the RH and tremolo octaves in the LH which create a pedal note. It is crotchet rhythms with some chromatic notes. The 2nd subject uses cross hands where the melody goes from the bass to the treble, also using crotchet rhythms as well as ornaments - it is more lyrical and pretty. The LH also creates a pedal note.
Fast with vigour
Crotchets, minims, anacrusis
9- Beethoven: Sonata in C minor (Pathétique), first movement (6.05-6.41)
How does the composer make the beginning of the extract different from the rest of the extract? (4)
Name the ornament used in the extract (1)
(i) What happens to the dynamics at the end of the extract? (1)
(ii) Suggest a suitable word for the texture at the end of the extract. (1)
Complete the following sentence: (3)
The extract is taken from the …………………………………… section of sonata form. The other two sections are the …………………………………… and …………………………………….
i) Identify the musical interval between the repeated notes of the right hand at the beginning. (1)
(ii) Which of the following terms best describes these repeated notes? (1)
Explain how the composer achieves a sense of drama and excitement in the extract? (4)
Describe how Beethoven achieves contrast in this extract. Identify two features in your answer (2)
Describe the characteristic features of the closing passage of this extract (3)
Explain how this extract fits into the sonata form structure of the whole movement by describing where the extract is located in the movement. (1)
10 -Beethoven: Sonata in C minor (Pathétique), first movement (7.13-8.27) *2018 EXAM*
Name the harmonic device at the start of the extract. (1)
Describe the melody at the start of the extract. (3)
After the opening melody there is a passage where both hands play repeated quavers. Describe the dynamics during this passage. (2)
Describe the tempo and rhythm at the start of the coda.(2)
This movement is in sonata form. State one way in which a recapitulation is different from an exposition in sonata form. (1)
11- Beethoven: Sonata in C minor (Pathétique), first movement (7.47-end)
This extract begins with the same four bar passage twice. Describe two ways in which the passages are different. (2)
Describe the tempo in this extract (2)
Describe how Beethoven achieves contrasts of rhythm, dynamics and pitch range in this extract (3)
What two sections of sonata form can you hear in this extract? (2)
12- Beethoven: Sonata in C minor (Pathétique), first movement (8.06-end)
The extract begins with two phrases, each of five chords. How are they related? (2)
Identify the texture in the slow opening section. (1)
What compositional device is heard in the bass at the start of the fast section? (2)
The fast section is marked to be played con brio. What does this mean? (1)
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