Chosen Phrase Of Lyrics

Question 1

What is the chosen phrase of lyrics?

Answer 1

“The heat is on in Saigon. Is there a war goin’ on? Don’t ask I ain’t gonna tell.”

Question 2

Dynamic

Answer 2

Forte

Question 3

Rhythm & Metre

Answer 3

Time signature is 4/4
Mostly quavers
Syncopation

Question 4

Pitch

Answer 4

High pitch range including a high ‘C’ to high ‘G’

Question 5

Structure

Answer 5

Chorus 1 Bars 19 - 23 (4 bar phrase)
Short riff in bars 22 - 23
Full turnaround progression is heard in bars 19 - 21

Question 6

Melody

Answer 6

Doubled a 3rd higher from bar 19 in a higher pitch register
Octave leaps in accompaniment
There is no anacrusis

Question 7

Instrumentation

Answer 7

Chorus of singers (men)
Piano/keyboard
Saxophone 
Drum kit 
Violins

Question 8

Tempo
Tonality
Texture
Timbre

Answer 8

Driving
Eb major (happy/enjoyable chord)
Dense chordal accompaniment and high energy level
Piano/keyboard, drums and saxophone

Question 9

Harmony

Answer 9

Imperfect cadence bars 20 - 21 (IVc & V7)

Three perfect cadences bars 19 (Ib7b & IV), 21 - 22 (V7 & I), 22 - 23 (Ib7b & IV)