Film Music - The Duchess

Question 1

When was the Duchess written?

Answer 1

2008

Question 2

Who composed the Duchess?

Answer 2

Rachel Portman

Question 3

What was the overall use of rhythm, metre and tempo in the Duchess?

Answer 3

Tempo changes at each specific cue

Question 4

Opening titles:

Describe the use of rhythm metre and tempo?

3 points

Answer 4

Written in 4/4 at crotchet = 116
Regular, clear pulse with few syncopation in melody and some in accompaniment
Quaver ostinato rhythm used extensively

Question 5

Mistake of Your Life:

Describe the use of rhythm metre and tempo?

3 points

Answer 5

Slow 3/4 at crothchet = 69
Very slow moving with unclear pulse for first section
Clear pulse for rest of cue with repeated rhythms in both a and b ideas to create unity

Question 6

Six Years Later:

Describe the use of rhythm metre and tempo?

3 points

Answer 6

Written in 6/8 at dotted crotchet = 60
Creates a more lively, rhythmic feel
Traditional “ooh-pah-pah” accompaniment figure in Bassline

Question 7

Never See Your Children Again:

Describe the use of rhythm metre and tempo?

3 points

Answer 7

Gentle, rocking 3/4 metre with slow tempo of crotchet = 66
Rocking weavers pretty much throughout the cue
Other parts move in dotted minims or longer values

Question 8

End Titles:

Describe the use of rhythm metre and tempo?

3 points

Answer 8

Written in 44 at crotchet = 116
Regular, clear pulse with few syncopations in melody and some in accompaniment
Quaver ostinato rhythm used extensively