Chopin nocturne

Note Range?

Note 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