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A level Study pieces > Cloudbusting > Flashcards

Cloudbusting Flashcards

1
Q

What is the structure of the song?

A

Extended verse/chorus

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2
Q

What section is at the start of the song?

A

Verse 1

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3
Q

Does the song have an introduction?

A

No

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4
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How many bars are in verse 1?

A

10

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5
Q

Which family of instruments plays at the start of the song?

A

Strings

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6
Q

Describe the texture of the opening string part.

A

Homorhythmic (the individual strings play different notes of a chord with the same rhythm)

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7
Q

The chord sequence played in the verses lasts for how many bars?

A

2 bars

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8
Q

What is the tonality of the song?

A

Modal C# minor

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9
Q

Which instrument plays a riff in bars 3 - 4?

A

Violin

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10
Q

Verse 1 regularly switches between two different time signatures. What are the two time signatures?

A

4/4 and 6/4

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11
Q

Describe the melodic movement of the opening words “I still dream”.

A

Triadic

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12
Q

Which conventional rock/pop instruments are missing from the song?

A

Bass guitar, electric guitar and limited drums/percussion

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13
Q

Which ensemble (group) provides the main accompaniment in the song?

A

String sextet

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14
Q

What do the string sextet mostly play throughout the song?

A

Staccato chords

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15
Q

Verse 1 is followed by a bridge. Which instruments/parts are added?

A

Vocal samples & drums

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16
Q

Describe the word setting.

A

Syllabic

17
Q

Kate Bush’s brother plays briefly in verse 1. Which instrument does he play?

A

Balalaika

18
Q

Name another piece that you have studied that includes a string ensemble.

A

Eleanor Rigby

19
Q

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?

A

G#m

20
Q

What is played over the top of the vocal melody in verse 2? Which instruments play this part?

A

A countermelody in octaves is played by violin 1

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