defying gravity Flashcards
Is it monophonic, homophonic or polyphonic?
It starts off monophonic in the introduction.
Bar 20 the bass becomes homophonic and chordal- more like a fanfare.
What key does it start in?
D flat major
Colla voce
follow the voice
Sings in a free manner and the instruments follow
What is the accompaniment like in the beginning?
chordal and sustained.
Creates a distortion effect.
What instruments are used?
flute
oboe
bass clarinet
bassoon
baritone saxophone
two horns
two trumpets
two trombones
percussion
harp
two violins
viola
cello
double bass
drum kit
two guitars- create a distortion effect
three synthesiser
In bar 89 what key does it change too?
changes to G major
What is the structure of the piece?
introduction- bars 1-14
verse 1- bars 32-49
chorus-bars 49-59
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verse 2-bars 63-79
chorus-bars 80-88
bridge- bars 88-103
chorus-bars 103-11
introduction reprise- bars 115-129
verse 3-bars 129-151
chorus- bars 151-162
coda-bars 162-177
How do the dynamics change?
Verse 1-mp
Verse 2-f
Final chorus-ff
In bar 50, the chorus, what rhythms are used in the backing?
hi-hat rhythms
quaver ostinato (short melodic phrase repeated through a piece or composition)
How do glinda and elphaba sing in bar 101?
In unison.
Also returns to d major
What happens in bar 114?
There is homophonic chordal music which leads to the recitative like music.
What happens in bar 122-123
Cymbal roll, crescendo +a key change to A flat major- all add excitement
What happens in bar 135?
Forte dynamic
Melodic and rhythmic ideas are developed.
Verse is at a higher register- more powerful and louder.
What effect does the tubular bell add (bar 147-148)?
an ethereal sonority
What effect do the synth and glock (152)?
creates a high ,magical sound in accompaniment.
