Capercaillie Flashcards
How many sections are there in this piece?
Two
What are the four textures?
Homophonic
Monophonic
Polyphonic
Heterophonic
What language is the song sung in?
Gaelic
What type of scale does it use?
Pentatonic scale
What would this song be used for?
It is a working rhythm
What is the tonality of the first 3 verses?
E minor
What is the tonality of the rest of the piece?
G
How many chords does it use?
three repetative chords
What is the first chord progression?
Em / G
What is the second chord progression?
C / G / Em / C / G
What are the folk instruments used?
Accordian
Bouzouki
Violin
Ulieann pipes
What are the pop instruments used?
Synth
Drum kit
Wurlitzer piano
Bass
What type of fusion is it ?
It is a pop and folk fusion.
Say something about the melody of this piece.
Counter melody
Fade out at the end
Cross rhythms
Vocal uses a pentatonic scale
Say something about the rhythm.
A lilting rhythm
Scotch snap
It is in 12:8
