Analysis of Pieces of Music: Satie Gymnpedie No. 1

Name: Course: Tutor: Date: Analysis of Pieces of Music Satie Gymnpedie No. 1 This piece of music begins in a crescendo and it can take time for one to exactly hear the piece of music especially at beginning. However, as the piece of music progresses, it becomes louder and one can easily hear the beats. The piece of music has also maintained an andante tempo throughout making it more interesting. One of the aspect that I really loved about the piece of music is the slow tempo at which it has been performed. It creates a feeling of relaxation when you are listening to it. It is also more of a reflection piece of music that gets you thinking about yourself while at the same time listening to the slow beats. Debussy Clair De Lune from Suite Bergamasque Pianist Debussy 1913 The beats used in this piece of music play a great role in creating the rhythm of the music. At first when the piece of music begins, it starts at a slow tempo and then after the first minute of the music, it gets gradually louder. The beats are also performed much faster as compared to the beginning of the song. After the second minute, homophonic texture is introduced where there are many notes played at the same time. Towards the end, the music returns to monophonic texture. The combination of the various notes in the piece of music made me interested in listening as it fills you with anxiety as you wait for a new combination of notes making you to listen to the entire piece. Beethoven: Sonata quasi una fantasia, No.14 in C# Minor, "Moonlight Throughout the entire piece of music, the melody can be described as disjunct. There are so many disconnections in the piece of music and varying notes used. The piece of music has also been performed at a slow tempo throughout. At the beginning, the melody is also so low that it takes time for one to realize ...