Somethings Coming Piece Flashcards
1
Q
The tempo
A
Allegro to show his feelings
2
Q
Time signature
A
Changes from 3 to 2
4 4
3
Q
Rhythm features
A
Syncopation and cross rhythms
4
Q
What creates excitement
A
The tempo, syncopation and time signature change
5
Q
Instruments
A
Voice Small variation of the orchestra Woodwind (mostly clarinet) Brass Percussion (drum kit) Strings (bass)
6
Q
What is used on “the air is humming”
A
Strings
Tremolo- quick sliding
Harmonics-distant sound
7
Q
Structure
A
Opening- quiet and syncopated
Bar 21- loud, In 2/4
Bar 73- lyrical and slow moving
8
Q
Melody
A
Syllabic
Accented notes
Sung in tenor voice
9
Q
Harmony/tonality
A
Tri tone is used
Some blue notes
10
Q
Dynamics
A
Starts pp but moves to f
Diminuendo later back to pp
11
Q
Texture
A
Mainly homophonic
Slightly polyphonic
12
Q
What is the key in?
A
D major
