The Reader Flashcards
What underscores the presence of Hanna?
Low notes
What instrument punctuates young Michael’s fear/curiosity/excitement of/for Hanna?
Harp
While Michael daydreams of Hanna, what source sounds add to the composition of clattering, slurps and ticking?
Panting, moaning
What is heard when Michael’s feelings are hurt?
Slow arpeggio
What Renaissance era Italian choral composer helps connect Michael’s memory of his cycling holiday with Hanna?
Palestrina
What musical texture contains two or more independent melodic lines?
Polyphony
What alternative system of identifying notes as syllables (do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do) can be used instead of letter names (a-b-c-d-e-f-g)?
solfège
What instrument is heard when Ilana Mather points out women in court?
Cello
What is heard when Michael considers going to visit Hanna in prison?
Pedal tone
What sustains his thoughts about Hanna?
Arpeggio
As the time of sentencing approaches, what source sound is synchronized with the rhythm of the score?
Siren wailing
What is heard when Hanna begins listening to the tapes Michael has sent?
Hanna theme
What is not needed as Michael speaks with Hanna the week before her release?
Music
When Michael goes to New York, what typical source sound is heard?
Horns honking
What is heard when Ilana Mather accepts the tin?
Main theme
