call Me Al

Question 1

Melody

Answer 1

Glissando vocal percussion

Vocalizing (nonsense words)

Syllabic (1 note per syllable)
but= melisma on ooh

Question 2

Articulation

Answer 2

Glissando
Fretless
Bass/vocal/percussion

Question 3

Rhythm

Answer 3

Steady beat
Rhythmic fills
African percussion creates polyrhythms
Vocals add to rhythm because the lyrics are syllabic ie one note to one word
Vocals are syncopated and contain triplets
Snare drum adds an off beat click

Question 4

Harmony

Answer 4

Horns- tpt, alto sax, tenor, sax) - syncopated chord riff at start and repeated between verses

BVs by lady smith Black Mambazo

Question 5

Tonality

Answer 5

Primary chords in key of F major
Pattern varied in verse but based on same set of chords

Question 6

Structure

Answer 6

Horn section/also synths
Syncopated two bar phrases. Then joined by a powerful bass/drums then solo voice joins in
BVs male voice choir
Main song: verse chorus
Also instrumental solos: penny whistle and slap bass
Fade ending

Question 7

Texture

Answer 7

Melody and accomp