Moby Flashcards
What is a vocal sample?
A recording of a vocal which is inserted into a different recording
Which 3 samples are used in WDMHFSB?
Male vocal, female vocal and drum sample
What is delay/echo?
An effect put onto a track which repeats the sound after a very short delay
What is reverb?
An effect which replicates the sound of being in a small or large room
What is EQ?
Equalisation. This is where the low, middle or high frequencies can be lowered or boosted
What sort of drums are used in WDMYFSB?
Electronic drum kit/drum pad
What is compression?
Reducing the highest volumes and raising the lowest volumes so there is less dynamic variation
What is a counter melody?
A second melody line played against the first melody line
What key does WDMHFSB start in?
A minor
What key is the SECOND half of the chorus in?
C major
Which section has an ambiguous tonality?
The first part of the chorus
What is modulation?
Changing key
How is the texture built up?
Parts are added one by one to make it gradually thicker
List 5 instrumental parts in WDMHFSB
Piano, synth, synth strings/string pad, electronic drum kit, bass
What is a sub bass?
An effect which makes the bass part so low it can be felt as much as heard
