A0S4- Popular music (Since you've been gone, Rainbow)

Question 1

Name instruments in Since you’ve been gone

Answer 1

Drum kit, bass guitar, lead guitar, lead singer, keyboard.

Question 2

Who wrote the song Since you’ve been gone?

Answer 2

Russell Ballard for his album “Winning”

Question 3

When was Since you’ve been gone written?

Answer 3

1976

Question 4

What is the home key of Since you’ve been gone?

Answer 4

G major

Question 5

What is the structure of song called?

Answer 5

Verse/chorus structure.

Question 6

When did Rainbow perform the song?

Answer 6

1979

Question 7

What is the tempo?

Answer 7

Moderately bright rock beat

Question 8

How can you describe the rhythm?

Answer 8

syncopation, clear riff pattern

Question 9

Write the structure including all sections

Answer 9

Intro, V1, C1, V2, C2, Bridge, modulated C3, (instrumental) C4

Question 10

What is the chord sequence for the intro and chorus?

Answer 10

G, D, Em, C

Question 11

What is the chord sequence for the modulated chorus?

Answer 11

A;A/E
E
F#m
D
F

Question 12

What is the texture of the piece like?

Answer 12

Homophonic; melody plus accompaniment.

Question 13

What is the harmony like?

Answer 13

Diatonic

Question 14

What type of chords are used in the song that are typical of rock music?

Answer 14

Power music.