Electric Counterpoint 3rd Movement Flashcards
1
Q
How is the piece structured?
A
Uses a binary form
Section A in E minor
Section B in C minor and E minor
Coda in E minor
2
Q
Describe the texture
A
Polyphonic with many layers of melody (also known as contrapuntal). It uses counterpoint
3
Q
What is the tonality of the piece?
A
Modal/minor
4
Q
What minimalist techniques are used?
A
Ostinato
Note addition/addictive melody
Resultant melody
5
Q
What tempo is the piece in?
A
3/2 but some layers are in 12/8
6
Q
Why is the piece called Electric Counterpoint?
A
Electric guitars
Technology (multi-tracking) used
Contrapuntal texture
7
Q
When was the piece written?
A
1989 for guitarist Pat Metheny (who plays all the tracks on the recording)
8
Q
What rhythmic devices are used?
A
Syncopated rhythms
Cross rhythms
