Texture And Instrumentation Flashcards
0
Q
What do the strings do to illustrate ‘the air is humming’?
A
They play tremolo and use harmonics
1
Q
What is the texture?
A
It is entirely homophonic
2
Q
What type of voice sings the piece?
A
Tenor (solo)
3
Q
Why is the instrumentation not too loud?
A
So it doesn’t overpower the singer
4
Q
What are the instrument families used?
A
Woodwind, brass, percussion and strings
5
Q
Are the timbres soft of loud?
A
Soft
6
Q
What are the 3 main ideas in the accompaniment?
A
Repeat riff opening
Short syncopated chords in bar 21 - 26
Fast um-cha accompaniment first heard in bar 32
