Erlking

Lied by Franz Schubert, composed 1815

1. Name the key of the piece.

2. How does Schubert create a sense of urgency and speed in the piano
accompaniment?

3. The piano accompaniment subtly aters whenever the Erlking speaks to

the boy.
Describe how it changes:
a) at Bar 58

b) Bar 87

c) Bar 117

4. Name three musical characteristics of this work that identify it as a

Romantic composition?

5. Name three non-musical factors that suggest this work is from the
Romantic period?