3:1-2 ContempAnalysis, Unison and Octave Writing

Question 1

contemporary analysis uses a system of _________ to identify harmonic movement from chord to chord.

Answer 1

brackets and arrows

Question 2

Contemporary analysis is primarily utilized in

Answer 2

jazz analysis

Question 3

Contemporary analysis also outlines the relationship each chord has to its

Answer 3

tonal center or target chords

Question 4

Solid Arrow -

Answer 4

Identifies any dominant 7th resolution to its target chord a perfect 5th lower.

Question 5

Solid Bracket -

Answer 5

Identifies any ii7 - V7 progression

Question 6

Unisons and Octaves are good for

Answer 6

accentuating a melody, provide clarity to listener on the motif, theme of the music

Question 7

stating the melody with more than one instrument helps

Answer 7

focus the listener

Question 8

Timbre

Answer 8

the inherent qualitative properties of a particular sound that is made up of a specific fundamental frequency or pitch and its harmonic overtone series.

Question 9

Unisons add ____ to a line;

octaves add _____ .

Answer 9

weight

projection

Question 10

tone color

Answer 10

distinct sound characteristics based on the shape, size, and differences in instruments

Question 11

High Timbre instruments:
flute/pic/oboe/clarinet/
sop, alto sax/trumpet/bells/piano right hand

Answer 11

create pitches that are above C4. upper, middle registers = clear, bright
lower registers = rich, velvety

Question 12

Medium Timbre instruments:
tenor sax/bassoon/E. horn/
euphonium/trombone/F. horn/
piano mid range/guitar

Answer 12

create pitches C3 - C5;
upper register = centered, warm, rich
lower register = dark, full

Question 13

Low Timbre instruments:
bari sax/bass trombone/
tuba/piano, left hand/string bass/bass guitar/timpani

Answer 13

create pitches below C4;
upper, middle register = full, rich, warm;
lower register = dark, coarse, sonorous

Question 14

One general rule for writing in unisons or octaves

Answer 14

avoid writing in an extreme upper or lower register of a particular instrument

Question 15

Octave doubling is more often used by

Answer 15

combining instruments that are similar in timbre such as medium to low, or medium to high.

Question 16

dividing phrases among different instruments

Answer 16

enables listener to distinguish different timbres of the various instruments; interpret sense of cooperation among musicians