Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad? Flashcards

1
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When was this song released?

A

1999

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2
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What is the structure of this song?

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Intro, verse, chorus, verse, breakdown, chorus, verse

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3
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Describe the texture

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Built up as tracks are added, thinner after breakdown as piano and drums drop out, some sections use just static chords for accompaniment, some silence is used

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4
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What is the time signature of this piece?

A

4/4

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5
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What is the tempo marking of this piece?

A

98 bpm

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6
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What are the rhythmic effects of this piece?

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Syncopation used in piano, vocal and synthesised string parts, rhythms vary between sections

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7
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Describe the harmony

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Diatonic, 3 simple repeated chord progressions:

Am Em G D, C Am C Am, F C F C

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8
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What is the tonality of this piece?

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Verses in A Dorian mode, Choruses in C major

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