Electric Counterpoint - Part 2

Question 1

Give 3 points on structure

Answer 1

• 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

Question 2

Give 2 points on Dynamics

Answer 2

• Overall dynamics remains fairly constant

- Parts gradually fade out

Question 3

Give the metre & tempo

Answer 3

• 3/2 to 12/8 to 2/3

- 192 crochet beats per minute

Question 4

Give 3 points on Rhythm

Answer 4

• Made up of rhythmic layered obstinate which are phase shifted.
• Frequent syncopation
• Little rhythmic variety - repeating pattens of quavers

Question 5

Give 3 points on Texture

Answer 5

• 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

Question 6

Give 3 points on Melody

Answer 6

• 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

Question 7

Give 4 points on Harmony and tonality

Answer 7

• 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