Danny Elfman

Question 1

Background

Answer 1

~ self taught composer

~ tim burton + elfman had a close working relationship

~ batman returns 1992 is a sequel to batman 1989

Question 2

Performing forces

Answer 2

~ harp glissando (BOAPP2)

~ arco

~ pizzicato

~ con sord

~ flutter tonging

~ percussion roll

~ trumpet extreme lip trill

Question 3

Structure

Answer 3

~ through composed

Question 4

Texture

Answer 4

~ pedal note (BOAPP1)

~ melody drive homophony (BOAPP2)

~ use of layering (BVTC)

~ rare monophony (RAFFG)

~ homophony (RAFFG)

Question 5

Tonality

Answer 5

~ contrary motion (BOAPP1)

~ whole tone scale (BVTC)

~ unprepared modulation (BVTC)

~ chromatic

Question 6

Harmony

Answer 6

~ plagal cadence (BOAPP1)

~ dominant 7th (BOAPP1)

~ diminished 7th (BVTC)

~ dissonance (RAFFG)

~ perfect cadence

~ parallel chords

~ use of open fifths

Question 7

Melody

Answer 7

~ penguin motif (BOAPP2)

~ arpeggios (BOAPP1)

~ trumpet fanfare (BOAPP2)

~ batman motif (BOAPP2)

~ om pah ostinato (BVTC)

~ circus motif (BVTC)

Question 8

Rhythm, metre + tempo

Answer 8

~ use of augmentation (BOAPP1)

~ use of diminution (BOAPP2)

~ cross rhythm (BOAPP2)

~ triplets (BOAPP2)

~ syncopations (BVTC)

~ rhythmic displacement (BVTC)