Release Flashcards
1
Q
What are the African forces?
A
- Kora
- Talking drum
2
Q
What are the celtic forces?
A
- hurdy gurdy
- uilleann pipes
- bodhran
- fiddle
- whistle
- accordion
3
Q
What are the western forces (EDM)?
A
- male and female vox
- synthesizers
- string pad
- soft pad
- bell
- string bass
- breath samples
- drum machine
- electric piano
- shakerer
- tambourine
4
Q
How is majority of the piece made?
A
looping
5
Q
What playing techniques are there?
A
- glissando
- ornamentation
- double stopping
- open and closed hit hat
6
Q
What is the structure?
A
Distinct verse form
(intro, solos, breaks, outro, 3 verses) NO CHORUS
7
Q
Describe the texture
A
constantly changing
8
Q
Characteristics of the texture
A
- layering
- loops
- sometimes polyphonic
9
Q
What is the main texture?
A
Homophonic
10
Q
What is the texture in the outro?
A
- Heterophonic texturep
11
Q
Describe the melody of the main verse
A
- syllabic
12
Q
Describe the lyrics
A
- nonsense lyrics
- spoken parts
- short phrases
- limited range (6th for female and 13th for male)
- repetitive
- vocal samples
13
Q
Characteristics of the melody?
A
- glissando
- ornamentation
- reverb throughout
