Chopin's polonaises show a marked advance on those of his Polish predecessors in the form (who included his teachers Zywny and Elsner). As with the traditional polonaise, Chopin's works are in triple time and typically display a martial rhythm in their melodies, accompaniments and cadences. Unlike most of their precursors, they also require a formidable playing technique. COUNT 4
QSN1 What time are Chopin's polonaises written in? ANS1 triple time QSN2 Chopin's ability to create an advanced polonasises surpassed even two of his teachers, Zywny and who? ANS2 Elsner QSN3 Chopin's polonaise often have what kind of rhythm in their melodies? ANS3 martial QSN4 Chopin's polonaises needed what kind of playing technique? ANS4 formidable