Herrmann, Psycho, The City

Question 1

Describe the tempo

Answer 1

Slow
(tempo)

Question 2

What is the time signature?

Answer 2

4/4
(metre)

Question 3

Describe the rhythm

Answer 3

Homorhythm: similar rhythm in different parts & parts have equal note length
Mostly straight crotchet rhythms
(rhythm)

Question 4

Describe the chords

Answer 4

Diminished or half diminished
In retrograde motion (reverse)
(harmony)

Question 5

Describe the texture

Answer 5

Homophonic with octave doubling
(texture)

Question 6

Describe the harmony

Answer 6

Dissonance
Dim/half dim chords & retrograde