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Mozart - symphony in Gm
4:24 - 4:54
Within this extract (subject 1) how is the theme developed?
Repetition Chromatic alteration Development of rhythmic figurations Inversion Transposition Modulation
(NOT call and response, NO reference to dynamics, NO adventurous harmonies).
Mozart - symphony in Gm
4:24 - 4:54
What music device is heard in the horn and bassoon parts towards the end?
Pedal (point)
Chopin - prelude in Db m
1:07 - 2:01
Similarities and differences between the two sections (A and B)
Similarities: Repeated quavers Same tempo Similar dynamics Homophonic texture Legato Use of pedal Instrument
Differences: Change in key Melody of A played by right hand B more dramatic A - broken chord B - chordal B is a lower pitch Ornamentation in A not B
Steve Reich - electric counterpoint
2:05 - 2:39
What studio effect is applied to the recorded parts to separate out the sounds?
Panning
Steve Reich - electric counterpoint
2:05 - 2:39
What minimalist techniques have been used?
Ostinato/repetition Layering Note addition Cannons Resultant melody Rhythmic displacement Diatonic harmony
(NOT phasing OR note subtraction OR looping)
Moby - why does my heart feel so bad
2:58 - 3:38
How has Moby made the vocals sound distant in the first half?
Reverb
Delay/echo
EQ
Quieter
Moby - why does my heart feel so bad
2:58 - 3:38
State two ways Moby has altered the vocal sample in the second half of the extract
Less reverb Sample is clearer Sample is re-triggered Less delay Additional vocables/vocalisation
Jeff Buckley - Grace
1: 55 - 2:18
4: 06 - 4:32
Similarities and differences between the different vocal lines
Similarities: Based on same melody/vocal notes Same chords Chromatic notes Modal melodies Sliding notes Mainly syllabic Vibrato
Differences: Lyrics (Octave) higher in v3 than v2 V3 more intense V3 louder V3 uses falsetto V3 shouting/distorted V3 longer end note
Jeff Buckley - Grace
1: 55 - 2:18
4: 06 - 4:32
Describe the guitar parts in the extract
V2: Picked / plucked Drop D tuning Broken chords Clean guitar sound Slides
V3: Strumming chords Drop D tuning DistortionSliding Hammer ons/pull offs Palm muting
Mozart - symphony in Gm
4:24 - 4:54
Name three instruments which play the three note motif at the start of this extract (in subject 1)
Violins
Flute
Clarinet
Cello
(NOT oboe OR double bass)
