Structure

Question 0

What are some features of the first A section?

Answer 0

It is in Db major and has a lyrical melody that is accompanied by quavers in the bass - this section also has it’s own ABA structure

Question 1

What is the name of the structure of the piece?

Answer 1

Ternary Form (ABA)

Question 2

What is unusual about the structure?

Answer 2

It is unbalanced - the B section is longer than the A

Question 3

What are some features of the B section?

Answer 3

It is in C# minor (enharmonic equivalent - enharmonic tonic minor) - a new melody is now in the bass and the quavers are in the right hand

Question 4

What are some features of the second A section?

Answer 4

It is in Db major again and is a lot shorter than the first time round - the piece ends with a brief coda