Intermezzo in A major, Op. 118 No. 2
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Intermezzo in A major, Op. 118 No. 2 is a lyrical and introspective piano piece by Johannes Brahms, renowned for its warm harmonies and song-like melodic character.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Intermezzo in A major, Op. 118 No. 2 canonical | 7 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Intermezzo in A major, Op. 118 No. 2 Context triple: [Piano Book, includesWork, Intermezzo in A major, Op. 118 No. 2]
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Intermezzi, Op. 117
Intermezzi, Op. 117 is a set of three introspective piano pieces by Johannes Brahms, often regarded as some of his most poetic and autumnal late works.
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B.
Scherzo e Intermezzo
Scherzo e Intermezzo is the lively, contrasting inner movement of Robert Schumann’s Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-sharp minor, Op. 11, showcasing his characteristic blend of rhythmic drive and lyrical charm.
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C.
Allegretto (from Symphony No. 7)
"Allegretto (from Symphony No. 7)" is the famous second movement of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony, renowned for its somber, rhythmic intensity and frequent use in film and concert programs.
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D.
Sonata No. 8 in A minor, Op. 2
Sonata No. 8 in A minor, Op. 2 is a baroque trio sonata movement from the Op. 2 collection, characterized by its expressive minor-key writing and contrapuntal interplay between the instrumental parts.
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E.
Opus 27 No. 2
Opus 27 No. 2 is the catalog designation for Beethoven’s famous Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, widely known as the "Moonlight" Sonata.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Intermezzo in A major, Op. 118 No. 2 Target entity description: Intermezzo in A major, Op. 118 No. 2 is a lyrical and introspective piano piece by Johannes Brahms, renowned for its warm harmonies and song-like melodic character.
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A.
Intermezzi, Op. 117
Intermezzi, Op. 117 is a set of three introspective piano pieces by Johannes Brahms, often regarded as some of his most poetic and autumnal late works.
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B.
Scherzo e Intermezzo
Scherzo e Intermezzo is the lively, contrasting inner movement of Robert Schumann’s Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-sharp minor, Op. 11, showcasing his characteristic blend of rhythmic drive and lyrical charm.
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C.
Allegretto (from Symphony No. 7)
"Allegretto (from Symphony No. 7)" is the famous second movement of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony, renowned for its somber, rhythmic intensity and frequent use in film and concert programs.
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D.
Sonata No. 8 in A minor, Op. 2
Sonata No. 8 in A minor, Op. 2 is a baroque trio sonata movement from the Op. 2 collection, characterized by its expressive minor-key writing and contrapuntal interplay between the instrumental parts.
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E.
Opus 27 No. 2
Opus 27 No. 2 is the catalog designation for Beethoven’s famous Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, widely known as the "Moonlight" Sonata.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
character piece
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piano piece ⓘ |
| approximateCompositionYear | 1892 ⓘ |
| associatedComposerNationality | German ⓘ |
| belongsToRepertoire | standard Romantic piano repertoire ⓘ |
| catalogueGrouping | late piano works of Johannes Brahms ⓘ |
| characteristic |
song-like melodic character
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warm harmonies ⓘ |
| composer | Johannes Brahms ⓘ |
| compositionPeriod | late Romantic ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
Austria-Hungary
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linked to:
Austro-Hungarian Empire
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| dedication | Clara Schumann ⓘ |
| emotionalCharacter |
intimate
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melancholic ⓘ tender ⓘ |
| form | ternary form ⓘ |
| frequentlyPerformedBy | concert pianists ⓘ |
| genre | Romantic piano music ⓘ |
| instrumentation | solo piano ⓘ |
| isAmong | most popular pieces from Op. 118 ⓘ |
| key | A major ⓘ |
| languageOfTitle | Italian ⓘ |
| movementType | intermezzo ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
expressive rubato in performance tradition
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rich inner-voice writing ⓘ subtle rhythmic displacement ⓘ |
| numberInOpus | 2 ⓘ |
| oftenPairedWith | other late Brahms piano pieces ⓘ |
| opusNumber | Op. 118 ⓘ |
| partOf | Six Pieces for Piano, Op. 118 ⓘ |
| pedagogicalUse |
study of phrasing in Romantic style
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study of voicing and tone control ⓘ |
| performanceContext |
recitals
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recordings ⓘ teaching studios ⓘ |
| publishedIn | 1893 ⓘ |
| publisher | Simrock ⓘ |
| recordedBy | numerous classical pianists ⓘ |
| sectionStructure | ABA′ ⓘ |
| setPosition | second piece in Op. 118 ⓘ |
| style |
introspective
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lyrical ⓘ |
| tempoIndication | Andante teneramente ⓘ |
| typicalDuration | about 6 minutes ⓘ |
| uses |
advanced harmonic language
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chromatic inner lines ⓘ |
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album “Piano Book”
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