defying gravity Flashcards
describe the vocals of defying gravity
Duet with some spoken dialogue, require a large ranger (just under 2 octaves)
What instruments play?
A large orchestra
- brass section = homo-phonic chordal fanfare like manner
What technique does the strings use
tremolo
How does the instruments add excitement
Cymbal roll
What instruments help add magical sounding accompaniment
- synthesisers
- glockenspiel
- tubular bells
What is the structure
- distinct verse chorus form
How are the sections defined
- Tempo
- Contrasting moods
- melodic material
What is the texture at the start
- sparse texture with instrument chordal stabs
- monophonic unaccompanied bars
What is the texture at the verse
- melody and accompaniment
- melody dominated homophony
What other features are there in the texture
- homophonic chordal movement
- ostinato accompaniment (repeated semi quavers)
What is the texture at the end
- contrapuntal (three different musical ideas with different lyrics)
What is the text setting
syllabic
What features are there in the melody
conjunct, ascending sequence, leaps
What positions are the chord in
Root position
How are the chord progressions
Unrelated
