Release Flashcards
1
Q
Texture
A
Mainly homophonic
Drone played throughout
2
Q
Dynamics
A
Natural crescendo as instruments added
Starts quietly
3
Q
Structure
A
Strophic
No choruses
Instrumental links
2 instrument solos
4
Q
Metre/tempo
A
Dance music
Moderate speed
Steady 4/4
100bpm
5
Q
Rhythm
A
Repeated rhythm throughout
Mostly syncopated
Pulse created by drums
6
Q
Melody
A
Simple vocal melody
Conjunct
Small range
C minor pentatonic scale
7
Q
Irish instruments x5
A
Celtic harp Uillean pipes Hurdy gurdy Bodhrán Tin whistle
8
Q
African instruments x4
A
Djembe
Talking drum
Kora
Balafon
9
Q
Other instruments
A
Electric guitar Bass guitar Keyboard Female vocalist Male vocalist African chanting
10
Q
Celtic music
A
Folk song
Simple harmonies
Strong regular beat
11
Q
African music
A
Complex rhythms
Polyrhythmic and cross rhythms
Extensive use of drums
A Capella singing
