Bernstein- Something Coming Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Structure?
A
Section A- 3/4 Section B- 2/4 Section B- Section A- Intro and Outro
2
Q
What is the Melody?
A
- Tritone
- Syllabic
- Word Painting
- Melodic Riff
3
Q
What is the Tonality?
A
• D Major key
Bitonal- 2 Keys at the same time
4
Q
What is the Instrumentation?
A
- Woodwind- 5 people doubling (saxophone)
- Brass- 2 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones
- Strings- 7 violins, 4 cello, 2 double bass
- Drum Kit
- 2 Percussionists
- Piano
- Guitar- Acoustic and Electric
- Voice- Tenor
= 30 players
5
Q
What is the Harmony?
A
Uses Tritone
Jazz Harmony- Extended Chords
Blue Notes
Chromatic
6
Q
What is the Texture?
A
Melody and Accompaniment
Homophonic
7
Q
What is the Dynamics?
A
The start is sung pianissimo (pp)
8
Q
What is the Rhythm?
A
- Syncopation
- Cross Rhythms
- Push Rhythms
- Accents
9
Q
What is the Period/Genre?
A
Musical
Jazz/ Classical
Written in 1958
