Bernstein Something's Coming

Question 0

What do the instruments do to ensure the solo is not being overpowered?

Answer 0

Quiet dynamics
Soft timbres (muted trumpets and pizzicato strings)
Homophonic texture

Question 1

What instruments in the band are the solo tenor accompanied by?

Answer 1

Woodwind
Brass
Strings

Question 2

What do the accompaniment do at ‘the air is humming’?

Answer 2

Strings: harmonics and play tremolo

Question 3

Describe the structure and melody of this piece

Answer 3

Melody is syllabic
Three main themes:
1)quiet, syncopated
2)loud, strident 
3)lyrical, slow moving

Question 4

The Metre changes between what and what mood do they convey?

Answer 4

3/4 and 2/4

Fast tempo and syncopation= excitement and anticipation

Question 5

What key is this piece in?

Answer 5

D major

Two contrasting sections in C major

Question 6

Describe the harmony of this piece

Answer 6

Tonal

Jazz influenced, frequent 7th chords and other added note chords

Question 7

Describe the texture of this piece

Answer 7

Homophonic

1) repeated riffs
2) short, syncopated chords
3) fast accompaniment

Question 8

What musical term is used to describe two conflicting rhythms heard at the same time?

Answer 8

Cross rhythms