Melody
What happens in bar 175 to the word 'ahh'?
Vocalisation
How are the singers performing at the beginning of this piece?
They are using spoken dialogue.
Describe the opening chords of the piece.
The opening chords of the piece are stab chords.
What is the tonic (main) key of the piece?
The tonic key of the piece is D major.
What is the tempo in the opening section of the piece?
The opening of the piece is played in a free tempo.
Describe how they text is set to the notes? (hint: to do with how many notes per syllable)
The text setting is syllabic
What is the range of the singers in this piece?
Their range is just under 2 octaves.
What is the texture in bar 3?
The texture in bar three is monophonic.
Describe how the opening chords move.
The open chords move down in semitones each time they are played.
What does the time signature start as, and what does it change to in the opening section?
The time signature starts as 3/2 but changes to 2/2.
What melodic feature can be seen in bars 6-7?
An ascending sequence
What instrumental effect is used in bar 34?
A string tremolo is used in bar 34.
What is the texture in bar 20?
There are homophonic chords in brass section.
What does chromatic mean?
Chromatic means when notes from outside the key are used.
Where do you normally find the rallentandos in this piece?
In this piece you normally find rallentandos at the end of sections.
Describe how the melody line moves?
It moves in a conjunct manner.
What is the name of the guitar effect used throughout the piece?
The guitar effect used is distortion.
What is created in the accompaniment in bar 88?
An ostinato is created in the accompaniment in bar 88.
What occurs in the harmony in bar 30?
Bar 30 contains dissonance in the harmony.
At which bar does the time signature change to 4/4?
The time signature changes to 4/4 in bar 88.
In which bar would you find compound perfect fourth?
bar 39-40 or bar 68
What do crossed noteheads in the instrumental line signify? (Be specific!!)
This signifies a closed high-hat playing.
What is the texture at bar 168?
What harmonic feature can be heard in the harmony in bar 168?
A harmonic feature that can be heard in bar 168 is a pedal.
What is a fermata and where would you find one in this piece?
A fermata is a 'pause' sign and you would find them in bars 174 and 176.