"Short Ride in a Fast Machine" Flashcards
What is timbre?
The characteristic sound-sweet, bright, mellow- of a voice or instrument
What is minimalism?
A musical style where the composer uses a minimum of melodic, rhythmic, or harmonic material
Which symphony performed “Short Ride in a Fast Machine?”
The Bournemouth symphony orchestra from Bournemouth, United Kingdom. It’s the only orchestra in the UK not from a major city.
How many people live in Bournemouth, UK?
183,000.
When did Adams compose “Short Ride in a Fast Machine?”
1986
Who or what commissioned “Short Ride in a Fast Machine?”
The Pittsburgh Symphony orchestra for the great woods festival and sometimes called “Fanfare for Great Woods.”
How does Adams explain the title “Short Ride in a Fast Machine?”
“You know how it is when someone asks you to ride in a terrific sports car, and then you wish you hadn’t?”
How Does Adams stay true to his minimalist roots in “Short Ride in a Fast Machine”
He uses a minimum of musical materials to convey his message: strong pulse, repeated rhythmic patterns, and limited instrumental tone colors.
