Beethoven

Types of Questions in section A

Tonality and cadences – C minor, at the end there is a perfect cadence.

Instrumentation and playing techniques – Piano, which was quite a new instrument at the time,
virtuosic in places(fast note values).

Period and stylistic features – classical(late), the sudden accents would a feature of Beethoven.

Dynamics-An extreme range of dynamics

Melody and word setting – Numerous subjects as part of the structure.

Harmony and harmonic devices- chromaticism, dominant preparation

Texture – mainly homophonic

Tempo- mostly fast, with a slow introduction

Rhythm – lots of dotted rhythms in the introduction

Use of music technology- N/A

Structure – sonata form

Mood – stormy

Metre(time signature) – common time