Cloudbusting Flashcards
What is the structure of the song?
Extended verse/chorus
What section is at the start of the song?
Verse 1
Does the song have an introduction?
No
How many bars are in verse 1?
10
Which family of instruments plays at the start of the song?
Strings
Describe the texture of the opening string part.
Homorhythmic (the individual strings play different notes of a chord with the same rhythm)
The chord sequence played in the verses lasts for how many bars?
2 bars
What is the tonality of the song?
Modal C# minor
Which instrument plays a riff in bars 3 - 4?
Violin
Verse 1 regularly switches between two different time signatures. What are the two time signatures?
4/4 and 6/4
Describe the melodic movement of the opening words “I still dream”.
Triadic
Which conventional rock/pop instruments are missing from the song?
Bass guitar, electric guitar and limited drums/percussion
Which ensemble (group) provides the main accompaniment in the song?
String sextet
What do the string sextet mostly play throughout the song?
Staccato chords
Verse 1 is followed by a bridge. Which instruments/parts are added?
Vocal samples & drums
Describe the word setting.
Syllabic
Kate Bush’s brother plays briefly in verse 1. Which instrument does he play?
Balalaika
Name another piece that you have studied that includes a string ensemble.
Eleanor Rigby
The bridge uses a very similar chord pattern/sequence/progression as verse 1. What is the extra chord added at the end of the pattern?
G#m
What is played over the top of the vocal melody in verse 2? Which instruments play this part?
A countermelody in octaves is played by violin 1
