... left hand of the piano and the right hand of the piano, but also the left hand of the piano and the violin. With a gradual crescendo, the volume increases picking up momentum and still the accompaniment is kept clear and transparent so the tender melody is heard. The second theme enters stately and noble though while descending down a minor scale seems humbled as the notes become slower ... lower until a full cadence. The next phrase begins the third theme with staccato notes played 2 against three creating a jumpy syncopated rhythm. Glances of the melodies prior appear in the notes playe...

• Word Count: 602
• Approx Pages: 2
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• Grade Level: High School

... frantic. Within twenty measures it faded to pianissimo. During the entire piece, the dynamics ranged in and out of this spectrum. The tone color of the "cello was sharp, flighty, and eclectic while the piano represented tonal characteristics of power, joy, grace, and sorrow. The pitch of the number varied from soprano to bass although it stayed mostly in the baritone register. It was measured ... "cello would imitate each other in a counterpoint fashion. It seemed as though at times the "cello would command the piano and vice versa. The texture was definitely homophonic because of this....

• Word Count: 365
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

... her speech slowly began to improve, although it remained hesitant for years It did not take Frederick long to notice that Clara's piano playing, even at the age of five, was unusually accomplished. If she heard a short piece played only once, she could repeat it without ever seeing the written ... not only talented; she was also obedient and eager to please. Unfortunately, at the same time that Clara was discovering her voice at the piano, her parents" marriage was falling apart. Frederick's ranting and raving, his constant demands, and his rigid attitudes forced Marianne to realize tha...

• Word Count: 2113
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School