Defying Gravity Flashcards
1
Q
What is the dynamics?
A
a slow-progressing dynamic crescendo
2
Q
What is the rhythm ?
A
a very high-pitched three-note ostinato played by the synthesiser and wind instruments
3
Q
What is the structure?
A
generally in 4/4 except in the three spoken bars, which have three crotchet beats in the bar. both syncopated melody and accompaniment.
4
Q
What is the melody?
A
often syncopated
5
Q
What is the instruments ?
A
drum kit, tubular bells and timpani
6
Q
What is the texture?
A
spars texture with punctuating instrumental chord slabs, with some monophonic unaccompanied bars
7
Q
What is the harmony ?
A
harmony (thirds) (“I hope you’re happy my friend”)
