Opening songs

Question 1

Jellicle Cats

Answer 1

Cats - Andrew Lloyd-Webber

• antiphonic singing texture
• multiple short solos in between full chorus singing
• chorus song
• song used to introduce multiple main characters
• mostly electronic/synthesised sounds accompaniment
• repetitive melody and lyrics
• sung by large chorus + main cast
• clashy final chord

Question 2

Look Down

Answer 2

Les Miserables - Claude-Michel Shonberg

• minor key
• chorus song w/ short solo sections
• march-like feeling matches the characters actions (work song)
• repetitive tune
• conjunct movement
• thick, homophonic accompaniment
• conversational rhythm singing

Question 3

Oh, What a Beautiful Morning

Answer 3

Oklahoma! - Richard Rodgers

• begins with a capella solo
• 3/4 time signature
• strophic form
• melody using sequences
• waltz-like accompaniment
• major key
• solo

Question 4

Another openin’, another show

Answer 4

Kiss me, Kate - Cole Porter

• begins with solo, then adds chorus
• long instrumental dance section in the middle
• songs explains the setting and premise of the story
• repeated rhythm in melody
• vamping accompaniment
• gives the effect of triple time whilst in duple time at ‘another openin of another show’
• abrupt key change from Eb major to G minor via D7 chord
• 2/2 time
• major key