Music role of dynamics

Paragraph 1: Answer the who, what, when, where questions. Include the date, time and location of the performance. Identify the performers, conductor, and the titles of the music performed. (If there are many (20-30 pieces on the program, you do not need to list them all. Also, do not list the names of everyone in a large ensemble.)

Paragraph 2: Describe the first piece performed. Using musical terminology, consider the relationship among the musical elements in this composition. Are one or two musical elements particularly prominent? What caught your attention? You may consider the following questions that will help you to listen actively and intentionally. NOTE: You do not need to address all of the things listed below, but it would be wise to address some of these questions.

Rhythm: driving, heavily accented, syncopated, regular, unobtrusive, changing meters or tempos, different rhythms simultaneously or all forces playing or singing the same rhythm
Melody:Does the melody contain large or small skips or steps, long or short phrases, or clear antecedent and consequent phrases? Is the melody memorable (a tune you could sing)?
Harmony: Which instruments or voices play a harmonic role? Do harmonies change rapidly (on every beat) or slowly (every few bars)?
Form: Can you identify any of the forms we�ve studied? Is the form repetitive? How? Do particular instruments or voices emphasize repetitive or contrasting sections?
Texture: What role do changing textures play in this work? Can you identify monophonic, homophonic, or polyphonic textures? If you�re listening to a solo recital with piano accompaniment, what role does the accompanying instrument play? (Does the accompanying part include the melody? Is the accompaniment in the background or do the instruments share equal roles?)
Dynamics: What role do dynamics play in this composition? How do dynamic changes affect the drama and emotion of the piece?
Timbre: Are different tone colors contrasted or combined? What is the result or what mood do the different combinations create?