Something's Coming 0.0 / 5 ? MusicBernsteinGCSEAQA Created by: HannahgilderCreated on: 23-04-14 17:05 Melody The melody is syllabic. Word painting is used, meaning the music reflects the words. There are accented off beats on ‘could be’ and ‘who knows’ to create a sense of anticipation. It ends on a flattened 7th to leave a sense of suspense. 1 of 6 Harmony and Tonality The piece is written in D major although there are two contrasting sections in C major. There is the also the use of a tritone. The last note is a flattened 7th. The harmony is jazz influenced. 2 of 6 Instrumentation Solo tenor voice accompanied by a chamber orchestra. It is made up of woodwind, percussion, brass and strings. The trumpets are muted, and pizzicato is used. Music illustrates the music on ‘the air is humming’ strings play a high note. Instruments often imitate each other at different octaves. 3 of 6 Rhythm and Metre The metre changes between 2/4 and 3/4. These changes, along with the use of syncopation and the fast tempo creates a feeling of excitement. There are cross-rhythms throughout. Also push rhythms. 4 of 6 Texture The texture of the piece is homophonic, and there are lots of layers. 5 of 6 Structure Intro - A - B - B1 - A1 - Outro 6 of 6
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