defying gravity from wicked

Question 1

what is the technique used where the orchestra follows the voice

Answer 1

colla voce

Question 2

what key does the song start in

Answer 2

it starts tonally ambiguous as chords are unrelated

Question 3

what are the different emotions represented by

Answer 3

changes in:
- key
- tempo
- dynamics
- texture

Question 4

when does the chordal motif play

Answer 4

at the start of every verse

Question 5

what plays in the backing of the chorus

Answer 5

a 3 note ostinato that uses cross rhythms

Question 6

what is the tonic key

Answer 6

d major

Question 7

who sings this song

Answer 7

two sisters - Glinda and Elphaba

Question 8

how does the chorus use word painting

Answer 8

it has large leaps - literally “defying gravity”

Question 9

what is special about the “unlimited” theme

Answer 9

it uses the first 7 notes of over the rainbow but changes the rhythm

Question 10

what is the structure

Answer 10

verse-chorus form
but multiple other sections
- colla voce intro
- contrasting section
- return of colla voce
- coda at end

Question 11

what do the frequent key changes symbolise

Answer 11

changing moods of characters - ultimately ends on a high

Question 12

what sort of intervals are used

Answer 12

perfect 4ths and 5ths