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Beethoven - ‘Pathétique’ (Tempo, metre and rhythm (Introduction is grave,…
Beethoven - ‘Pathétique’
Background info
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The instrument fortepiano was new then so Beethoven wanted to exploit the range of dynamics and pitch range
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Texture
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In the introduction, the R.H plays octaves
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Examples of two-part music with broken chords, typical of the Classical period
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Tempo, metre and rhythm
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Very rapid notes, including septuplets
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Melody
Slow introduction is based on a short, six note motif
Many scalic passages, e.g the end of the intro
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Ornaments are used in many ways, especially in the second subject
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