Capercaillie Flashcards

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What is the structure of this piece?

A
Intro
Verse 1
Break
Verse 2
Verse 3
Verse 4
Verse 5
Verse 6
Instrumental
Verse 7
Verse 8
Outro.
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What is the texture of this piece?

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Heteriophonic, but there are some polyphonic and monophonic sections.

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Describe the melody of this piece?

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It is in a pentatonic scale and it is in the voice and sung in Gaelic.

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Describe the dynamics of this piece?

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The verses are quieter than the chorus and as the texture builds up so do the dynamics.

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What is the tonality of this piece?

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The main melody uses a pentatonic scale. The first 3 verses are in E minor and the rest in is C major

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Describe the harmony of this piece?

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It is only 3 chords, E minor, C major and G major, But verse 7 is in A minor.

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What is the rhythm of this piece?

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12/8 with a strong beat on the bar.

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What is this piece a fusion between?

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Pop/ rock and folk.

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When was this song released?

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September 2000

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What instruments does it have?

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Folk:
Violin
Accordion
Ulieann Pipes
Bouzouki
Bodhara
Pop Rock:
Synthesizer
Drum Kit
Wurlitzer Piano
Bass
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