Skye Waulking Song Flashcards
1
Q
What genre is the piece?
A
Folk-rock fusion
2
Q
When was the song released?
A
2000
3
Q
Who would have been listening to the song and what would they have been doing?
A
Tweed Makers/ Workers
Waterproofing Tweed
4
Q
What would the 6/8 Time Signature help with in their task?
A
To keep them in time with each other
5
Q
What is the alto range?
A
Low
6
Q
What scale is the piece based on?
A
Pentatonic
G-A-B-D-E
7
Q
What imitates the vocal phrases?
A
The instruments
8
Q
What does the singer use?
A
Vocables
9
Q
Is the piece mostly syllabic or melismatic?
A
Syllabic
10
Q
How do the two verse melodies contrast?
A
They ascend and descend
11
Q
What key is the piece in?
A
G Major
12
Q
What does the melody avoid?
A
Dominant
13
Q
What does the piece end on?
A
A plagal cadence
14
Q
What is the chord sequence?
A
C-G-Emin-G
15
Q
What is the time signature?
A
12/8
