Kalkdadungu (Barton & Hindson) Flashcards
Mandatory Topic Essay Notes
1
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Context
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- 5 movements based on the Kalkadungu people (Indigenous Music)
- ‘i. Warrior Spirit l’
2
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Structure
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- 5 movements that tell a story
- through composed
3
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Pitch
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- Highly chromatic –> lots of ascending runs
- No tonal centre –> dissonant
- Drones (Brass Section)
- Vocal Melody (Chorus) at Figure A.
4
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Texture
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- Very thick texture
- Despite being busy, it’s usually homophonic with moments of monophony (lots of rhythmic unison)