calypso

Question 1

normally in what metre

Answer 1

4/4 - and uses syncopation

Question 2

harmony and tonality

Answer 2

• enriched added chords
• often ends with perfect cadences

Question 3

what does the bass pan often play

Answer 3

root

Question 4

what does the cello/guitar pan often play

Answer 4

3rd and 5th

Question 5

what does the alto pan often play

Answer 5

root and 3rd

Question 6

articulation

Answer 6

long duration, rolling (tremolo like effect) - shimmering unique timbre/sonority to steel pan

Question 7

dynamics

Answer 7

loud ff

Question 8

does it feature improvised

Answer 8

yes

Question 9

texture

Answer 9

mainly homophonic (melody and accomp)
layers of texture can be added by chord riffs and percussion

Question 10

call and response?

Answer 10

yes

Question 11

instruments

Answer 11

1. acoustic and bass guitars
2. trumpets, sax
3. electric guitars
4. drum kit
5. vocals and latin percussion
6. lots of percussion