Structure Flashcards
1
Q
Overall structure
A
Cyclical
2
Q
How many sections are there?
A
Three
3
Q
Sections
A
Introduction
Main section
Short coda
4
Q
Introduction
A
Solo tremalo balafon
5
Q
Main section
A
Drums play a rhythmic ostinato with a strong, clear pulse
Choruses and Balafon solos alternate
In the middle there is a vocal solo in which call-and-response is used
6
Q
Short coda
A
Balafon is played five times but varied slightly each time
The drum ostinato is interrupted by rests
A bell is sounded to mark the end of the piece
Ending is rehearsed
