release by afro celt sound system

Question 1

what is the metre

Answer 1

4/4

Question 2

what is the tonality

Answer 2

c minor but modal in parts

Question 3

what sort of chords are used to create more interest to this piece

Answer 3

extended 7ths and 9ths

Question 4

what is the texture of this piece

Answer 4

constantly changing
- homophonic mostly
- polyphonic in places
- heterophonic in outro btw pipes and hurdy gurdy

Question 5

what is the structure

Answer 5

verse form/ strophic with solos and breaks
no chorus

Question 6

what metre is the intro in

Answer 6

freetimeh

Question 7

what is the tempo

Answer 7

steady 100bpm

Question 8

what are the instruments used (celtic/ european folk)

Answer 8

hurdy gurdy
uilleann pipes
bodhran
tin whistle
accordian
vocals

Question 9

what instruments are used (african)

Answer 9

kora
talking drum
griot

Question 10

what instruments are used (western/ dance)

Answer 10

synths
samples
drum machine
elec piano
shaker + tambourine