Electric Counterpoint - Part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Give 3 points on structure
A
- Two main sections - A & B with Coda
- The movements builds up in three layers
1. Live guitar & 4 guitars, 2. Introduce Bass 3. Live guitar and all others
2
Q
Give 2 points on Dynamics
A
- Overall dynamics remains fairly constant
- Parts gradually fade out
3
Q
Give the metre & tempo
A
- 3/2 to 12/8 to 2/3
- 192 crochet beats per minute
4
Q
Give 3 points on Rhythm
A
- Made up of rhythmic layered obstinate which are phase shifted.
- Frequent syncopation
- Little rhythmic variety - repeating pattens of quavers
5
Q
Give 3 points on Texture
A
- A multi-layered is achieved by each track being ‘multi-tracked’ to allow live performance over the top
- Contrapuntal Texture
- Once all parts have been added the texture says constant
6
Q
Give 3 points on Melody
A
- Is made up of a one bar motif that is repeated continuously to form an ostinati.
- Guitar 3 uses additive melody where 2 or 3 notes keep being added
- Resultant Melody
7
Q
Give 4 points on Harmony and tonality
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- G major and at the end e flat major so therefore diatonic
- Tonal abigoutous
- Piece finishes on E5 chord - open and sparse sound
- Hexatonic scale - six notes of G major