Minimalism Piece Flashcards
1
Q
Texture
A
Polyphonic- several different parts being played at the same time
Texture is constant after all parts have been built up
Parts fade out in the end
2
Q
Structure
A
Binary form
A- key in E minor
B- Key in between E and C minor
3
Q
Harmony/tonality
A
Modal
Key changes halfway through the piece
Frequent key changes in part B from E minor to C minor
4
Q
Music technology used
A
Looping
Multi-tracking
Panning
5
Q
Tempo
A
Allegro throughout, 192
6
Q
Dynamics
A
Only live guitar has crescendoed and diminuendo was
Crescendo at the end
7
Q
Rhythm and metre
A
3/2
Some guitars play 12/8
Still fits together because they van bothe be divided into 12 quavers
Made up of lots if ostinatis
8
Q
Instruments
A
7 electric guitars
2 bass guitars
Solo guitar part
