Reich Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the structure of the piece.
A
Section A
Section B (changes tonality)
Coda (four part cannon)
2
Q
Describe the tonality.
A
Modal - closest to minor, Not enough notes to decide whether it’s major or minor.
3
Q
Describe the Harmony of the piece.
A
Section A - E minor (modal)
Section B - C minor (modal)
4
Q
Which melodic devices feature in Electric Counterpoint?
A
Resultant melody (lots of melodies put together), Made up of lots of different ostinati which started at different times, additive melody.
5
Q
Name the genre of the piece.
A
Minimalism.
6
Q
What technology features in the piece?
A
Multi track.
7
Q
Name rhythmic features in the piece.
A
3
2 meter, which sometimes sounds like 12 due to emphasised notes 8
