Traumerei Musical Analysis of Schumann's Essay

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This section seems to start again with the same harmonic pattern used at the beginning, with measure 9 in F major; however it quickly moves on to what appears to be a D (b9) chord before resolving in G minor in measure 11 -- a key that will stay put for two measures. Moving on to measures 13 to 16, a similar modulatory motion can be observed, going from Bb to a (b9) before resolving to D. For two measures. The last beat of measure 16 then moves on to C. In order to resolve to the initial tonality of F major for a repetition of the original theme.

It should also be noted that the final cadence is much stronger than any other cadence found in the piece; the other cadences were leading into something more, a new tonality, an answer to a question, while the final cadence makes a good point of leaving nothing left to be heard. (ed. Johnson 1924, p. 115)

Texture and Rhythm

Traumerei's texture is hard to define, as it closely resembles a combination of polyphony and homophony.

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As defined by the Free Dictionary, polyphony consists of two ore more independent melodic parts sounded together while homophony is a unique melody carried by a unique voice supported by a chord accompaniment. For example, it is clear that the upper voice is the main melody, which at many instances, seems to be supported by a harmonic progression; however, within this harmonic progression the second voice often seems to mirror the main melody, offering a glimpse of what could be considered polyphony -- mostly in the main theme in measures 1 through 4 and 17 to 20.

Throughout the piece, a consistent rhythm is being used, which not only helps reinforce the question and answer theory, but also allows the ear to lose itself in the beautiful harmonies instead of being disrupted by rhythmic changes. One thing that is interesting to note is that the interpretation of Traumerei is subjective to each pianist; experienced pianists often have their own interpretation, using rubato and taking liberties when it comes to tempo, which adds a new dimension to.....

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