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The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 opens in a dark and dramatic mood with strong low chords. Dotted rhythms of alternating short and long notes borrowed straight from Hungarian folk dances become prominent.
- Why is Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 popular?
- What is the melody of Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2?
- Is Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 homophonic?
Why is Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 popular?
Certainly one of the most recognizable pieces written for the piano, Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 has remained within popular culture in one way or another since he first penned the work in 1847. ... He was known for his dazzling virtuosity at the piano and his daring explorations of new musical techniques and forms.
What is the melody of Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2?
It was rather a traditional Iberian folk-dance melody, a slow sarabande known as La Folia that many other composers had used before, Bach, Vivaldi and Liszt among them.
Is Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 homophonic?
The texture is mostly homophonic, as most instruments either play the same melody, or accompany the main melodic line. The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 is one of the pieces that you can immediately recognize regardless of your experience in music history.
