Chorus 1, phrase 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the phrase?
A
“Played on a solo saxophone”
The ‘p’ phrase
2
Q
Dynamics
A
mp
3
Q
Rhythm
A
Syncopation and syllabic word setting
4
Q
Pitch
A
Narrow range although marginally higher than verse 1
5
Q
Structure
A
2 bar phrase (bar 26 onwards)
6
Q
Metre
Melody
A
4/4
Triplet anacrusis which creates a sense of breadth as well as a more lyrical melody
7
Q
Instrumentation
A
Chris
8
Q
Tempo
Tonality
Texture
A
Moderato
B major
Melody and accompaniment
9
Q
Harmony
A
4 bar harmonic turnaround which is very jazz/pop like which is word painting for “solo saxophone”
Chromaticism in the melody
Circle of 5ths begins here
Imperfect cadence in bar 28-29
