Herrmann, Psycho, The Discovery Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the chords & their movement
A
Dissonant chords with chromatic movement
Some parallel 7th chords
(harmony)
2
Q
Describe the rhythm
What makes it polyrhythmic?
A
Homorythmic
Cellos & double basses
(rhythm)
3
Q
What time signatures are used?
A
2/4
3/8 at discovery
(rhythm)
4
Q
How is the psycho them incorporated into The Discovery?
A
Repeated chromatic falling semi-quaver pattern
Each new descending part starts with note from psycho theme
(melody)
5
Q
What chord is used in The Discovery?
A
Devil/Hitchcock chord
(harmony)
6
Q
Describe the different rhythms
A
Syncopation
Cross rhythms
(rhythm)
7
Q
When is pizz used?
A
On accented notes
(sonority)
8
Q
What type of tones are used?
What are they commonly associated with?
A
Lots of tritones
Devils interval
