Afro Celt Flashcards
Which best describes the structure?
Intro - Verse 1 - Break - Verse 2 - Solos (including break) - Verse 3 - Build/Outro
Release does not use a normal verse-chorus structure of a pop-song, rather it relies on how the _________ evolves over time that uses ______ sections as an anchor for the ________ sections. (Fill in the missing words)
- texture, sung, instrumental
How many bars of music is Verse 1?
- 24 bars
From the very beginning of the track, the scene is set by a synth drone on the note ______.
C
Describe the tonality that emerges in the introduction and Verse 1
C- Aeolian
Name the tonality during the uilleann pipes solo.
C-dorian
Name the type of chords played on the synth parts.
open fifths
The accordion has a rhythmic riff (ostinato) that drives through much of the piece consisting of a repeated _________ chord. (Fill in the blank
C minor
. Listen to the track at 3:52 - name the instrument playing the solo
- Uilleann pipes
. Listen to the track at 4:12 to 4:29 - name the instrument
- low whistle (a large tin whistle)
. Listen to the track from 4:36 to 4:53 - name the instrument playing the solo
- hurdy gurdy
Which word best describes the harmony in ‘Release’?
- static
List ten instruments/sounds that can be heard in ‘Release’.
- synths, bass guitar, percussion, synth loops, kora, talking drum, uilleann pipes, bodhran, tin whistle, low whistle, fiddle, accordion, hurdy-gurdy, vocals (male African and female English and male Gaelic)
What is the metre/time signature of ‘Release’?
- 4/4
There is no metre at the start of this set work. True or False?
True
Which four of the following are examples of Music Technology use in this set work?
- multi-tracking allows for many textural effects, parts faded in and out and panned in stereo field, synths and pre-recorded loops used extensively, reverb used on all parts to create a sense of space
Which percussion instrument establishes the tempo in the introduction?
bodhran
What textural technique prepares for new sections in this set work
- sudden drop outs
Using your score, compare and contrast the melody and rhythm of the Uilleann Pipe solo with the Low Whistle solo (marked on score).
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How many loops are used in this piece?
28
Which ‘loop’ is brought to the front of the mix at the very end of the track?
Loop 26
