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Haydn, Franz Joseph : Sonate für Klavier Nr.9 Mov.2 Menuet

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Music ID : 32128
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:sonata
Total Playing Time:2 min 30 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

Commentary (2)

Author : Okada, Akihiro

Last Updated: February 9, 2020
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

D major, Minuet, 3/4 time.

The main section is based on a characteristic minuet theme featuring triplets placed on the weak beat.

The trio includes temporary modulations to the subdominant and dominant keys, and its motif is characterized by figures incorporating dotted rhythms.

Writer: Okada, Akihiro

Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: December 16, 2024
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

From the author's subjective perspective, this Minuet possesses a dialogical element, and it can be enjoyable to perceive it as a scene from an opera. For instance, from measures 1-4, a female voice speaks, followed by a male voice responding in measures 5-8.

When the male voice presents an idea in measures 9-10, the female voice responds in measures 11-12, and the same conversation is posed again in measures 13-16. Then, as the male voice attempts to respond in measures 17-18, the female voice interjects mid-conversation to harmonize, singing through measures 19-22. This kind of imagery can also be considered.

Similarly, in the Trio section, the conversation becomes more active, with responses occurring in four-measure phrases. In measures 37-40 of the Trio section, the tension reaches its peak, with measure 41 serving as the peak point of this movement.

Although referred to as a peak point, the tension does not rise dramatically, as the movement itself is generally subdued and peaceful. Therefore, please consider it as merely a part of a small conversation.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou