A Study On The Multi-layer In Chopin's Preludes (Op.28)

This article《A Study on the multi-llayer of Chopin's Prelude (Op.28 )》takes Chopin's Prelude (Op.28 ) as the subject, contemplating the relationships between the synchronic analysis and diachronic analysis with the help of architectural conception. In order to organize the music in the way of "multi-linear organization" efficiently, the author analyzes and reconstructs the element of the work, such as the texture, harmony, rhythm, sound and so on, so if can display the criss-cross space time order implicated in Chopin's music, and exposit the meanings contained in the prelude. From this study, it can help us to image various sound and tone combination, so we can appreciate and perform the music in different vision.This article is composed of five chapters:Chapter one, studying the multi-layer of the texture. Find out the complex texture structure, and recognize the progressing of the melody.Chapter two, studying the rhythm. Analyze every polyrhythm embodied in the work, and find out the rhythm combination in every part, in order to find out the rhythm progression.Chapter three, studying the multi-layer of the harmony. Understand the relationship between the harmonic layers, the progression of every part, as well as the direction of every note, so that people can feel the harmony's color.Chapter four, studying the sound's structure. Subdivide the layers into combinations of different tones, rhythm, as well as different dynamism. Exposit the emotion contained in the sound through every longitudinal pitch combination and horizontal note change.Chapter five, summarizing the analysis above. Make comprehensive analysis, so it can help people to improve the performing and teaching level of this work.