Capercaille- Skye Waulking Song Flashcards
What type of music is this piece?
Fusion- folk and pop
What was the original purpose for this song?
For kneading and working fabrics
What country did this piece originate from? What language is it in?
Scotland
Gaelic
What are the lyrics called when they go “he-ra-ha)
Nonsense lyrics
they are in between each spoken line so people can join in.
Describe the texture of this piece.
The texture is mainly homophonic.
It builds through the first section.
The last line of 1 is monophonic.
Heterophonic texture in instrumental-fiddle and union pipes.
What are the two chord progressions used?
Em, G
C, G, Em, G
Name the 3 melodic devices used.
Counter melody (accordion) Solos (fiddle and uilleann pipes) Fade out (towards the end)
Name 2 rhythmic devices.
Polyrhythmic
Cross Rhythms
Name the instruments used in this piece.
union pipes accordion vocals synth drum kit bouzouki fiddle Wurlitzer piano bass
What scale does the main melody use?
Pentatonic
The first 3 verses are based around E minor. True or false?
True.
The rest of the piece is based around D. True or false?
False.
It is based around G.
What one word best describes the harmony?
Simple and repetetive
Is the harmony diatonic?
Yes.
What is the time signature?
12
8
