Release Flashcards
1
Q
Date of release
A
1999
2
Q
African instruments
A
Kora
Djembe
Talking drum
3
Q
Kora
A
A type of harp
4
Q
Djembe
A
Goblet-shaped drum
5
Q
Talking drum
A
A drum that changes pitch and mimics the tone patterns of human speech
6
Q
Celtic instruments
A
Uilleann pipes Fiddle Accordian Low whistle Bodhran Hurdy Gurdy
7
Q
Who wrote the lyrics
A
Sinead O’Connor, she also sings verse 1 and 3
8
Q
Metre
A
Free time at the beginning then strict 4 beats in a bar
9
Q
Rhythm
A
Bodhran performs a syncopated (beat 4) and swung ostinato.
Polyrhythm and cross rhythm.
10
Q
Melody
A
Two bar descending phrase
Comjunct and disjunct
11
Q
Texture
A
Melody and accompaniment
12
Q
Harmony
A
C minor usual raised seventh tone making it modal.
