New Wave Flashcards
What features can be found in the melody of a New Wave piece?
The features are:
* Ostinato
* Riff
* Hook
* Smooth, Melodic vocal phrasing
* Prominent Bass Lines
What are the features of the harmony of a New Wave piece?
The features are:
* Interesting Hamonies
* Heard in Backing Vocals
What instruments do New wave bands use?
The instruments are:
* Guitar
* Vocals (male and female)
* Bass
* Percussion
* Keyboard
* Synthesisers and other such electronic instruments
What components make up the structure of a New Wave piece?
The components are:
* Intro
* Verse
* Chorus
* Bridge
* Solo
* Hook
What components make up the Timbre of a New Wave piece?
The components are:
* Synthesisers
* Drum Machines
* Percussion
* Reverb
* Flanging
What makes up the texture of a New Wave piece?
Vocal Layering makes up the texture of a New Wave piece.
What is meant by the term ‘hook’?
It refers to the part of the music that is catchy to the audience.
What is meant by the term ‘vocal layering’?
It refers to a recording technique that involves recording the vocals a number of times. There is a Lead Vocal (the strongest recording), based on which all other vocals are panned.
What is meant by the term ‘reverb’?
It refers to an electronic effect that is used to create an echo sound.
What is meant by the term ‘flanging’?
It refers to an electronic effect to create a wavy sound
What are the distinguishable features in New Wave?
The distinguishable features are:
* Use of Synthethisers
* Poppy Sound
* Catchy Hooks
* Association with Fashion and Art
famous icons -David Bowie,Blondie,Adam Ant
Along side New Wave came New Romantics with flamboyant fashion (big hair and colourful and frill clothes)
What musical styles are incorporated in New Wave?
The incorporated music styles are:
* Rock
* Ska
* Reggae
* Rock n Roll
