Charles Ives Flashcards
1
Q
Called?
A
West London
2
Q
Low?
A
C# (dissonant with the first chord) suggests crouching and bleakness of situation
3
Q
Paino
A
ostinato figure repeated 9 times to suggests monotony of tramps life
4
Q
D minor/B flat major
A
Implies tonal ambiguity
5
Q
“Satisfied”
A
F major
6
Q
“Frozen stare”
A
descending chromaticism
7
Q
“Tongue-tied”
A
Syncopation reflects the meaning of the word
8
Q
Perfect cadence in?
A
B major suggests final resolution with a hint of “Amen”
