Defying Gravity Flashcards
1
Q
what is the main tonality?
A
D major
2
Q
What is the tonality of the unlimited section?
A
The “unlimited” section is in G major,
3
Q
What is the metre in the chorus and verse?
A
4
4
4
Q
what is the main metre?
A
3
2
5
Q
Give 3 points about the tempo?
A
1) Rubato
2) Colla Voce(follow voice)
3) Moderately fast
6
Q
Give 3 points about the melody?
A
1) Verse and chorus’ lots of disjunct movements(big leaps)
2) Very wide range
3) Lots of rising perfect 5th
7
Q
What is the main texture of this piece?
A
Homophonic
8
Q
What is the texture of the outro?
A
Polyphonic
9
Q
Give me 3 points about the harmony?
A
1) The intro uses chords that are unrelated
2) There is some use of dissonance (eg bar 30 (“I don’t want it, no”)
3) At the end there is a pedal note (bar 168)
