Reich - Electric Counterpoint Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Structure of this piece?
A
Binary form (A,B,Coda)
2
Q
Describe the Texture.
A
Mainly polyphonic, Starts monophonic in the first bar, layers gradually drop out.
3
Q
What type of Melody does Reich use?
A
Resultant melody (Every instruments piece makes the melody), additive melody/note addition.
4
Q
Describe the Dynamics.
A
There’s a massive crescendo in the coda.
5
Q
Describe the Tonality of the piece.
A
Section A = Em or Atonal, Section B = Cm or Atonal.`
6
Q
What instruments/forces are used within Electric Counterpoint?
A
1 live Guitar, 7 Electric, 2 Bass Guitars (Electric and Bass are pre-recorded)
7
Q
What is the metre?
A
3/2 but can feel like 12/8 at some points.
8
Q
What is the Genre?
A
Minimalism
