Film Music Dam Busters March Flashcards
1
Q
What is the orchestration?
A
The March is scored for the slandered modern orchestra consisting of double woodwind, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, strings and 3 percussionists.
2
Q
What is the tonality?
A
C major
3
Q
What is the time signature?
A
2/4
4
Q
What is auxiliary note?
A
When the melody alternates between a main note and the pitch either immediately above or below.
5
Q
What is diminution?
A
When the note values of a melody are shortened.
6
Q
What is augmentation?
A
When the note values of the melody are lengthened.
7
Q
What is fragmentation?
A
When a theme is broken down into shorter motifs.
8
Q
What is fanfare?
A
Music played by the brass to announce something special such as a royal or military occasion.
