Tuesday, May 7, 2013

The Erlking by Franz Schubert

Time: Romantic
Form: Narrative Ballad

Timbre: Instrumental & vocal
Melody: Embellished melody with a sad, despaired, and dark feeling to it.
Harmony: Full harmony with both piano and the vocalist
Dynamics:  Gradual crescendos that offer variety to the song
Texture: Homophonic
Rhythm/Tempo:  Strong beat, goes from fast to slow

This is a clear romantic piece due to the expressive tone color and the colorful harmony.

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