Yiri

Question 1

Which instruments are used?

Answer 1

Balafon, djembe, talking drum, singers

Question 2

Describe the introduction

Answer 2

Balafon solo using tremolo

Question 3

Describe the main section

Answer 3

Drums play an ostinato, strong, clear pulse, alternates between balafon solos and choruses, vocal solo in the middle, call and response used between solo vocalist and choir

Question 4

Describe the coda

Answer 4

Short phrase for balafon is played 5 times in slightly varied versions, drum ostinato is interrupted by rests, bell marks the end

Question 5

What is the key signature?

Answer 5

Gb major, hexatonic

Question 6

What is the time signature?

Answer 6

Mainly 4/4 (some parts in other metres)

Question 7

Describe the pulse/metre

Answer 7

Introduction is in free tempo, afterwards keeps a steady pulse

Question 8

Describe rhythmic features

Answer 8

Frequent syncopation, cross rhythms during one vocal solo, vocal soloist uses triplets. Drums play rhythmic ostinato throughout the piece, djembe plays occasional fills

Question 9

Describe the texture

Answer 9

Layered texture, also includes monophonic texture in intro, some heterophonic parts (when 2 balafons play in unison)

Question 10

Describe the dynamics of the piece

Answer 10

Little dynamic variation throughout the piece