5. Something's Coming Flashcards
1
Q
Structure?
A
Ternary
Intro A B B1 A1 Outro
2
Q
Dynamics and tempo?
A
Dynamic contrast ranges from PPP to ff in vocal part
Quick cres. and dim.s
Fast- 176 bpm
3
Q
Instruments?
A
Solo tenor voice
Orchestra with drums, mandolin, celesta, Latin-American percussion etc.
4
Q
Rhythm and metre?
A
Time signature changes from 2/4 + 3/4 B and B1 in 2/4 Words mostly syllabic Triplets Cross-rhythms Syncopation Off-beat accents
5
Q
Melody?
A
Melody in vocal part Themes: 1) quiet, syncopated 2) loud, strident 3) lyrical, slow-moving Word painting
6
Q
Tonality and harmony?
A
A and A1 D major B and B1 C then D major Blues notes Tritones Last note is flattened 7th, unresolved
7
Q
When was it written?
A
1957