Bernstein

Question 1

Structure

Answer 1

Introduction without singer
Section A - singer comes in
Section B - similar, but longer phrases
Section B1 - Simpler
Section A1 - Similar to beginning (balanced)
Outro - ad lib fade

Question 2

Melody

Answer 2

1. Tenor singer, small range
2. Word painting e.g cannonballing is loud and quick
3. First theme is quite sparse
4. Second theme is faster with repeated accentuated notes
5. Last theme is positive, long legato notes and rising intervals

Question 3

Rhythm

Answer 3

1. Metre changes between 2/4 and 2/3 to create anticipation
2. Fast tempo and syncopation generate excitement
3. Cross rhythms and push rhythms

Question 4

Tonality

Answer 4

1. Written in D major, but some sections in C major

2. Bitonality with blues notes

Question 5

Harmony

Answer 5

1. Tritones (bad feelings or evil)

2. Jazz-influenced (chord IV with added D)

Question 6

Instrumentation

Answer 6

1. Solo tenor voice
2. Chamber orchestra accompaniment
3. Soft timbres, use of mutes and pizzicato

Question 7

Texture

Answer 7

1. Homophonic texture

2. Occasional instrumental imitation

Question 8

Dynamics

Answer 8

Sung loudly