The Toys - Psycho Flashcards
1
Q
What is happening at this point in the movie
A
Marion’s sister appears at the hotel in search for Marion (?)
She sees toys lying around the place -> creepy
2
Q
What is happening in terms of harmony (chords)
A
Alternates between major and minor 7ths
3
Q
What is playing at the start of the piece (Harmony)
A
Pedal note on E (crotchets)
4
Q
Having crotchet pedal notes on E mimics…
A
The sister’s heartbeat and produces a pulse -> Anticipates that something is not right
5
Q
All chords are…
AO4
A
Parallel motion
Highly uncomfortable
6
Q
Dynamics in the piece
A
Pp < >
(Swelling dynamics)
7
Q
Describe the atmosphere in this piece
A
Sinister and uncomfortable
