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Rondo Op.51 No.1 in C major by Beethoven †¢ Rondo: a musical form characterized by a repeated theme that alternate with other themes †¢ Opus: a number given chronologically order the works of a composer †¢ This rondo was composed between 1796 and 1797. †¢ About the composer and period: Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827) †¢ Period: Classical (1750-1820)/early Romantic (about 1820/30s-1910) †¢ Nationality: German †¢ Contemporaries: Haydn, Mozart, Clementi †¢ Works included: †¢ 32 piano sonatas (including the Pathetique; the Moonlight; the Appassionata); bagatelles, 6 sonatinas †¢ 9 symphonies - including the Eroica (3rd); Pastoral (6th); the Choral (9th) †¢ chamber music - including 9 piano trios, 5 cello and piano sonatas†¦show more content†¦minant of C major) Bars 21-24 D major (Dominant of G major) C2 Bars 25-28 G major Bars 29-30 A minor (Relative minor of C major/Supertonic of G major) Bar 31 G major Bar 32 A minor/G major Bars 33-34 (beat 2) G major D (codetta) Bars 34 (beat 3)-38 G major †¢ F# diminished 7 in bars 35, 37 Bars 39-43 (beat 2) A hint of C minor (Tonic minor of C major) A’’ Bars 43-48 C major Bars 49 (beats 1-2) G major Bars 49 (beat 3)-51 C major (with chromatic notes) E1 Bars 52-54 (beat 2) C minor (Tonic minor of C major) Bars 54 (beat 3)-55 (beat 2) F minor (Subdominant of C minor) Bars 55 (beat 3)-56 Leading to C minor Bars 57-59 E flat major (relative major of C minor) E2 Bars 60-63 E flat major Bar 64 A hint of F minor Bar 65 A hint of G minor Bars 66-67 (beat 2) C minor E1 Bars 67 (beat 3)-69 (beat 2) C minor Bars 69 (beat 3)-70 (beat 1) F minor Bars 70 (beat 2)-71 (beat 2) C minor Bars 71 (beat 3)-72 (beat 1) F minor Bars 72 (beat 1 ï  ¸s)-73 C minor Bridge 1 Bars 73-76 (beat 2) Chromatic scale passage leading to A flat major A’’’ Bars 76 (beat 3)-83 A flat major Bar 83 (beats 3-4) Leading to C minor (Dominant) B’ Bars 84-92 (beat 2) C minor A’’’ Bars 92 (beat 3)-100 C major B’’ Bars 100 (beat 3)-105 (beat 2) C major (with chromatic notes) A’’’’ Bars 105 (beat 3)-106 (beat 2) C major Bars 106 (beat 3)-107 (beat 2) C minor Bars 107 (beat 3)-110 D flat major Bridge 2 Bars 111-113 (beat 2) D flat major Bar 113 (beats 3-4) FShow MoreRelatedKey Signature and Beethoven9252 Words   |  38 Pagesvan Beethoven and His Achievements Thesis Statement: Beethoven is one of the greatest composer in the history of music. He played a big role in the world of music. He was the one who initiated among his co-composers the freedom to express themselves. Some of his masterpieces were Eroica Pastorale, Fideleo and the religious composition entitled Missa Solemnis. I. Introduction II. The Man and His Music A. Historical background 1. Early