Question

1. what is best description of the form of nocturne no. 8 in d - flat major, op. 27, no. 2?

a. the piece is in aaa form.
b. the piece is in abab form with a coda.
c. the piece is in ababa form with a coda.
d. the piece is in abac form.

1. what is the best way to describe the dynamics in nocturne no. 8 in d - flat major, op. 27, no. 2?

a. the volume does not change in the piece.
b. the volume only reaches loud (forte) once.
c. the piece is contrasting, using almost every dynamic level.
d. the piece is only played very soft.

1. what would be the best way to describe the coda for this nocturne?

a. a descending ending that keeps the harmonic make up, but does not sound like either melody a or b in its entirety.
b. the coda is a reoccurring theme of melody a.
c. the coda is a reoccurring theme of melody b

Explanation:

Answer:

B. The piece is in ABAB form with a coda.
C. The piece is contrasting, using almost every dynamic level.
A. A descending ending that keeps the harmonic make up, but does not sound like either melody A or B in its entirety.