Reich

Question 1

How many layers are there?

Answer 1

3

Question 2

What makes up layer 1?

Answer 2

Syncopated quaver motif

1 at a time in live guitar and top 4 guitars

Question 3

What makes up layer 2?

Answer 3

New quaver motif in bass parts

Question 4

What makes up layer 3?

Answer 4

Sustained motif
Built around 3 chords
Begins in life guitar and is passed around parts

Question 5

Describe the structure

Answer 5

After all 3 layers are built up, 2 and 3 fade out, leaving layer 1 which finishes on a held chord

Question 6

What is the texture?

Answer 6

Contrapuntal

Question 7

What is the tonality?

Answer 7

G MAJOR

Question 8

Describe the harmony

Answer 8

Diatonic
Hexatonic scales
No conventional harmonic progressions

Question 9

When was the piece composed?

Answer 9

1987

Question 10

Which movement is this piece?

Answer 10

3rd movement

Question 11

Describe the dynamics

Answer 11

Consistent throughout

Parts gradually fade out

Question 12

Describe the melody

Answer 12

Continuously repeated ostinato
Canon
Note addition to form motifs
Resultant melody

Question 13

What is a resultant melody?

Answer 13

A new melody is produced when a variety of parts is played until a whole riff is heard