Skye Waulking Song Flashcards
1
Q
When was Skye Waulking Song released?
A
2000
2
Q
What album was Skye Waulking Song released on?
A
Nàdurra
3
Q
Instrumentation of Skye Waulking Song
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- Wurlitzer piano (electric piano)
- Uilleann pipes
- Bouzouki
- Synth
- Accordion
- Bodhran
- Fiddle
- Drums
- Electric and acoustic bass
- Guitar
4
Q
Describe the term ‘cluster chord’?
A
Group of notes played together to form a chord
5
Q
What language are lyrics in?
A
Scottish Gaelic
6
Q
Rhythmic features of Skye Waulking Song
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- Syncopation
- Cross rhythms
- Voice sings characteristic lilting rhythm
7
Q
Tempo of Skye Waulking Song
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Walking pace throughout
8
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Metre of Skye Waulking Song
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- Ambiguous at beginning (12/8 or 6/8)
- Verse 2 sets 12/8 time signature
- Hi-hat and shaker play every 2 beats giving a triple time feel
9
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Texture of Skye Waulking Song
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- Homophonic beginning
- Accordion countermelodies
- Heterophonic instrumental
- Contrapuntal outro
10
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Structure of Skye Waulking Song
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-Intro, Verse 1, Break, Verse 2, Verse 3, Verse 4, Verse 5, Verse 6, Instrumental, Verse 7, Verse 8, Outro
11
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Melody of Skye Waulking Song
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-Vocals ·E minor pentatonic ·Low register ·Mainly syllabic ·Call and response ·Scottish Gaelic ·Nonsense syllables -Instruments ·Short motifs and countermelodies mostly based on vocal phrases
12
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Rhythm of Skye Waulking Song
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- Frequent syncopation
- Hi-hat rhythms at start create cross rhythms
13
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Tonality of Skye Waulking Song
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- Vocals in E minor pentatonic or G major pentatonic
- Main chords are C, Em, G
- Modal feel (dominant chord avoided)
14
Q
What is ‘waulking’?
A
Process of making tweed
