Chopin's composing genres (large scale = 24 to 40 minutes):
Piano Concerto - A three movement work for piano and orchestra. Chopin
wrote two piano concertos: No. 1, Op. 11 and No. 2, Op. 22.
Variations - A formal technique where material is repeated in an altered
counterpoint, timbre, orchestration. Chopin wrote several
sets of variations as a teen, the most important being his
Piano Trio - A multi-movement (in Chopin's case, four) work for piano,
violin, & cello.
Cello Sonata - A multi-movement (in Chopin's case, four) work for cello
and piano
Piano Sonata - A multi-movement (in Chopin's case, four) work for solo
piano. Chopin wrote three piano sonatas, No. 2 being the
most popular.
Étude - A musical piece for improving a certain technique. Chopin
created the 'concert étude' for public performance. His two
sets of twelve études, Op. 10 and Op. 25, are two of his
greatest works.
Prelude - Before Chopin, a prelude was a short piece of music that
preceded another piece. Chopin's preludes are stand-alone
pieces. His Preludes, Op. 28 consists of 24 preludes, one
in every major and minor key. Op. 28 is considered a
masterpiece.
Chopin's composing genres (medium scale = 8- 16 minutes):
Scherzo - The scherzo (meaning 'joke') is a short ternary (A-B-A) piece
in 3/4 time. It was invented by Joseph Haydn who occasion
-ally used it as a replacement for the minuet movement found
in Classical era symphonies and string quartets. Beethoven
almost always used it instead of the minuet and the minuet
faded from use by 1810. Chopin used the scherzo in two of
his three piano sonatas (Sonata No. 1 having the only minuet
he ever wrote) plus he wrote four stand-alone scherzi.
Impromptu - Musical pieces seemingly spontaneous, off-hand, improvised.
Chopin composed four impromptus, including the famous
Fantaisie-Impromptu.
Ballade - From the Renaissance, a work of French narrative poetry,
often set to music. Chopin created the 'instrumental ballade,'
writing four of them.
Fantaisie - (Italian: fantasia), (English: fantasy) Imaginary, dream-like,
other-worldly. Like an impromptu, it is freeform, following
no strict musical form. Chopin's Fantaisie in F minor,
Chopin's composing genres (small scale = 1 - 8 minutes):
Nocturne - is usually a musical composition that is inspired by, or
Cello Sonata - A multi-movement (in Chopin's case, four) work for cello
and piano
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Piano Sonata - A multi-movement (in Chopin's case, four) work for solo
piano. Chopin wrote three piano sonatas, No. 2 being the
most popular.
Étude - A musical piece for improving a certain technique. Chopin
created the 'concert étude' for public performance. His two
sets of twelve études, Op. 10 and Op. 25, are two of his
greatest works.
Prelude - Before Chopin, a prelude was a short piece of music that
preceded another piece. Chopin's preludes are stand-alone
pieces. His Preludes, Op. 28 consists of 24 preludes, one
in every major and minor key. Op. 28 is considered a
masterpiece.
Chopin's composing genres (medium scale = 8- 16 minutes):
Scherzo - The scherzo (meaning 'joke') is a short ternary (A-B-A) piece
in 3/4 time. It was invented by Joseph Haydn who occasion
-ally used it as a replacement for the minuet movement found
in Classical era symphonies and string quartets. Beethoven
almost always used it instead of the minuet and the minuet
faded from use by 1810. Chopin used the scherzo in two of
his three piano sonatas (Sonata No. 1 having the only minuet
he ever wrote) plus he wrote four stand-alone scherzi.
Impromptu - Musical pieces seemingly spontaneous, off-hand, improvised.
Chopin composed four impromptus, including the famous
Fantaisie-Impromptu.
Ballade - From the Renaissance, a work of French narrative poetry,
often set to music. Chopin created the 'instrumental ballade,'
writing four of them.
Fantaisie - (Italian: fantasia), (English: fantasy) Imaginary, dream-like,
other-worldly. Like an impromptu, it is freeform, following
no strict musical form. Chopin's Fantaisie in F minor,
in C♯ minor are Chopin's most famous fantaisies.
Rondo - A multi-section piece in which the first played section (A)
must be replayed right after any other section (B, C, or D)
is played. 'A-B-A-C-A' and 'A-B-A-C-A-B-A' are the two
most common rondo patterns. Chopin wrote four rondos.
Rondo - A multi-section piece in which the first played section (A)
must be replayed right after any other section (B, C, or D)
is played. 'A-B-A-C-A' and 'A-B-A-C-A-B-A' are the two
most common rondo patterns. Chopin wrote four rondos.
Chopin's composing genres (small scale = 1 - 8 minutes):
Nocturne - is usually a musical composition that is inspired by, or
evocative of, the night. Chopin's 21 nocturnes are highly
regarded by both classical music aficionados and general
listeners.
Popular 19th century dance genre works:
Waltz - A German/Austrian dance in 3/4 time. Chopin wrote at least
Popular 19th century dance genre works:
Waltz - A German/Austrian dance in 3/4 time. Chopin wrote at least
19 waltzes (including several very famous ones) and maybe
Two 16th notes before the second beat produce a march-like
either the second or third beat, giving the mazurka a staggered
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Other genres that Chopin composed only one small piece of music:
Krakowiak - A lively Polish folk dance in 2/2 time. Chopin wrote a
Tarantella - A Tarantella is a family of southern Italian dances.
Berceuse - A musical piece in 6/8 time that resembles a lullaby.
Barcarolle - A piece emulating folk songs of Venetian gondoliers.
Chopin's one barcarolle simulates their rhythms and
Chopin's one barcarolle simulates their rhythms and
moods with a sweepingly romantic and slightly
wistful mood.
Krakowiak - A lively Polish folk dance in 2/2 time. Chopin wrote a
Tarantella - A Tarantella is a family of southern Italian dances.
Chopin wrote one short tarantella for solo piano.
Berceuse - A musical piece in 6/8 time that resembles a lullaby.
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