schwartz wicked Flashcards
What is the structure of the song?
Verse-chorus form with an intro, reprise and coda
What is the main texture?
Melody-dominated homophony
How would you describe the texture of the introduction?
Monophonic - recitative interrupted by stab chords
Describe the chorus melody and the effects of these features
Perfect 5ths (heroic), triadic (confidence, grounded in the key), disjunct (word painting of “defying gravity”)
Describe the keys of the different sections of the song
Verses & choruses are in D major, bridge is in G, introduction and reprises of it are ambiguous
Why are suspended chords frequently used?
To create tension and suspense
Describe the main characteristic of the rhythms and the effect it has
Syncopated, notes slightly before the beat (push rhythms) - these drive the music forward and create anticipation
What is the tempo at the introduction?
Colla voce
Why does the tempo change throughout the song?
The tempo changes follow and reflect the different moods of the song
What generally happens to the dynamics as the song progresses?
They get louder
Which section is the loudest?
Coda
Where is the texture slightly contrapuntal?
Coda - the soloists and the ensemble singers
Where in the musical Wicked is this song?
Finale to Act 1
What is the ensemble playing the piece?
Pit orchestra - much smaller than regular orchestra
What is a leitmotif?
short phrase representing a character, feeling or place that can be played in any key or by any instrument to reflect changes in atmosphere
