Defying Gravity Flashcards
1
Q
What is the structure?
A
- verse/chorus
- two interludes
- coda
- intro has recitative
2
Q
What is the harmony and tonality?
A
- Db major
- modulates to sub dominant Gb major
- suspended and dissonant chords in harmony
- some chords have no thirds
3
Q
What’s the rhythm and metre?
A
Starts with 3/2 and 2/2. Settles into 4/4
Variety of syncopated rhythms and triplets
Ostinato
4
Q
What’s the texture?
A
Homophonic
5
Q
What’s the instrumentation?
A
- large pit orchestra
- synthesisers,piano,harp
6
Q
What do the strings do?
A
Tremolo
7
Q
What happens at close my eyes and leap?
A
Perfect fifth
8
Q
What is the song mostly?
A
Syllabic with disjunct leaps
9
Q
What intervals are there in the melody?
A
Perfect 4ths and 5ths
