Basic Facts Flashcards
1
Q
Composer
A
Leonard Bernstein
2
Q
What is the music influenced by?
A
Jazz and pop
3
Q
Style of music
A
Musical
4
Q
Which two styles of music does this piece bring together?
A
Classical and elements of pop
5
Q
Where is the musical set?
A
50s New York
6
Q
What is the musical about?
A
Based on Romeo and Juliet
About the battle between the Italians and Puerto Ricans (music has latin elements)
Music is set for spectacular dancers
7
Q
Composed when?
A
1958
8
Q
Tempo
A
Crochet = 176
9
Q
What are the dynamics important for?
A
Drama
10
Q
Devices
A
Ostinato
Word-painting
(‘Canon balling down through the sky’ is all sung in monotone creating momentum)
