What are the identifying features of the melody? (Include details such as general

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Title: Calmness
Tempo: 90 BPM

Dynamic markings:
- Pianissimo in measures 1-8
- Fortissimo in measures 9-16

Instrument: Piano

Key signature: C major

Composition:
(1) E - D - C - G - A - B - C - D (piano)
(2) E - F - G - A - B - G - F - E (piano)
(3) D - E - F - G - F - E - D - C (piano)
(4) G - A - B - C - D - E - D - C (piano)
(5) A - B - C - D - E - F - G - A (piano)
(6) B - A - G - F - E - D - C - B (piano)
(7) E - D - C - B - A - G - F - E (piano)
(8) G - A - B - C - D - E - F - G (piano)
(9) B - C - D - E - F - E - D - C (piano)
(10) A - G - F - E - D - C - B - A (piano)
(11) F - E - D - C - B - A - G - F (piano)
(12) D - C - B - A - G - F - E - D (piano)
(13) E - G - B - D - F - A - C - E (piano)
(14) F - D - B - G - E - C - A - F (piano)
(15) G - E - C - A - B - D - F - G (piano)
(16) C - E - G - B - D - F - A - C (piano)

This composition starts soft and peaceful and gradually builds up to a powerful and dramatic climax before returning to C's calm tonic note.

Describe the harmony. Does the music begin in a major or minor key? Describe any changes that occur.

Answer 1

The harmony in this piece is primarily in C major. The music begins in C major and stays in this key until measure 13, where there is a change in harmonies with a progression of E - G - B - D - F - A - C - E. This change introduces new chords and adds tension to the piece before resolving back to C major in measure 16. The use of different chords and harmonic progressions adds interest and depth to the melody.