"And you're lucky to be in a job. And in a bed" Flashcards
What is the significance of the lyric ‘And you’re lucky to be in a job’?
It highlights a sense of gratitude for employment.
What rhythmic structure is used in the phrase?
6/4+12/8 cross rhythm shows oppression and tension.
What is the pitch range of the voice in this phrase?
Mid-range pitch.
How is the structure of the phrase organized?
2 bar phrase split into 2 with separate voices.
What is an example of a melodic device used in the phrase?
The word ‘And’ is an 11th appoggiatura.
What does the monotone melody of ‘Lucky to be’ emphasize?
It emphasizes gratitude for what they have.
How does the phrase ‘And in a bed’ musically convey hardship?
It falls in pitch to emphasize hardship.
What is the tempo of the phrase?
Moderato.
What type of accompaniment is absent in the texture?
No woodwind accompaniment.
What is the tonality of the phrase?
F minor.
What harmonic figure is used in the phrase?
Anacrusis figure.
What is the relationship of the phrase ‘And in a bed’ to the previous bar?
It is antiphonal from the previous bar.
How do the drums contribute to the phrase?
They have an antiphonal answer which is descending at the end of the phrase.
What chords are used in the phrase?
I-V7-VI = interrupted cadence.
Fill in the blank: The rhythmic structure of the piece shows _______ and tension.
[oppression]
