Question

Multiple Choice
In Chopin’s Nocturne No. 2 in E-flat Major, op. 9, no. 2, which technique is employed to connect long notes smoothly to each other in the melody?
(1 point)
Responses

Chopin added extra, decorative notes between the long notes.
Chopin added extra, decorative notes between the long notes.

The pianist uses the sustain pedal.
The pianist uses the sustain pedal.

The pianist modifies the way in which she touches the piano keys.
The pianist modifies the way in which she touches the piano keys.

all of the above
all of the above

Answer 1

The pianist modifies the way in which she touches the piano keys.

Explanation: Chopin requires a refined finger legato (overlapping/redistributing fingers, soft connected touch) to sustain and connect long melodic tones. Pedal and ornamentation appear, but the principal technique for smooth melodic connection is the modified touch/finger legato.