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Listen to Chopin's Prelude in E minor for piano then indicate the best answer for each of the following questions.
Prelude op28 no4 E Minor (3172.0K)

1

The role of the underlying harmony to this melody can best be described as one which
A)provides emotional tension.
B)eases tension.
C)adds joyful emotion.
D)decreases speed.
2

When the author refers to his pause before the final low cadence, he means the pause
A)just before the very last chord.
B)just before the 2nd to the last chord.
C)just before the 3rd to the last chord.
D)just before the 4th to the last chord.
3

Which of the following statements regarding the chordal accompaniment is true?
A)The accompaniment is always present.
B)The accompaniment is present about half the time in this prelude.
C)The accompaniment only stops briefly for several melodic notes.
D)None of the above.
4

The author stresses the dissonant tones in order to
A)decrease tension.
B)increase tension.
C)make the listener feel happy.
D)both A and C.
5

The author molds his interpretation by
A)listening to 2 other pianists.
B)reading as much about Chopin and his music as possible.
C)improvising melodies for Chopin’s chord progressions.
D)using his own judgment for the expression of musical elements such as dynamic range and rhythm.





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