Skye Waulking Song - Part 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What does waulking mean?
A
Process of pounding tweed cloth
2
Q
Where is Skye Waulking Song from?
A
Nadurra
3
Q
When was Skye Waulking Song published?
A
2000
4
Q
Where is Skye Waulking Song taken from?
A
Lament
5
Q
What is Capercaillie?
A
A Scottish Band
6
Q
What is Celtic Fusion?
A
Celtic Folk and Pop
7
Q
Give 3 points on Harmony
A
- The song is in G major is entirely diatonic
- The 3 main chords are G, Em & C
- Because the dominant Chord D is avoided the music has a modal feel
8
Q
Give the Metre
A
12/8 (Compound Quadruple)
9
Q
Give 2 points on Rhythm
A
- Frequency syncopation in vocal line and instruments countermelodies
- The hi-hat pattens create cross rhythms at start
10
Q
Give 3 unusual instruments
A
- Wurlitzer Piano
- Uilleann Pipes
- Bouzouki
