Reich New York counter point 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? MusicASEdexcel Created by: HarrietCreated on: 30-04-13 12:17 Reich's Melody Arpeggiated No main melodic line/ melody everywhere Ostinato Mainly disjunct 1 of 6 Reich's Rhythm Ostinato's Syncopation Rhythmic displacement - staggered entries Homorhythmic pairs - bar 1-2 Rests to break up melodic line 2 of 6 Reich's Instruments Clarinets - 11 total 9 clarinets - 1 live, 8 recorded 2 bass clarinets multi-tracked 3 of 6 Tonality and Harmony Modal harmony opposed to functional - Lydean mode on E constant - no modulations rhythmic displacement creates dissonance B major implied in key signature - Only chords IV and V used - hard to establish key 4 of 6 Reich's Structure Swelling texture- continuous No clear structure - defined by changes in texture Pulsating semi quavers fade in and out show swell 5 of 6 Reich's texture Contrapuntel Canonic texture Homorhythmic pairs Imitation mainly polyphonic Fade in and out - smooth changes in canon Rhythmic phasing 6 of 6
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