Bernstein: Something's coming - revision flashcards 0.0 / 5 ? MusicBernsteinGCSEEdexcel Created by: emilybodenhamCreated on: 17-01-16 12:28 What type of voice is used in the song? Male tenor 1 of 25 What style is this piece from? Musicals 2 of 25 When was it composed? 1957 3 of 25 What size orchestra was needed to play this piece? A large one, musicians often had to be able to play 2 instruments 4 of 25 What is the key of this piece? D major 5 of 25 What key does it change to twice? C major 6 of 25 What influence affects the harmony? Jazz influence 7 of 25 What are the two metres of the piece? 2/4 and 3/4 8 of 25 What creates the feeling of anticipation? Fast tempo, syncopation, push rhythms 9 of 25 Give an example of where syncopation occurs? The opening theme 10 of 25 What is the structure of the piece? The piece has 3 melodic themes that play at different times 11 of 25 Describe theme number 1 : "could be... who knows" Quiet, syncopated, has push rhythms that drive forward the melody 12 of 25 Describe theme number 2: "there's something due any day" short staccato notes, emphasis on "due" and "day" 13 of 25 Describe theme number 3: "it may come cannon balling down from the sky" Loud, strident, fast, 2/4 metre 14 of 25 Describe theme number 4: "around the corner.. or whistling down the river" lyrical, slow moving 15 of 25 What does the jazz influence add to the piece? Blues notes and syncopation 16 of 25 What does the Latin American influence add to the piece? Rhythms (cross rhythms) and instruments that reflect the background of the Puerto Rican gang 17 of 25 What instruments are used in the orchestra? Brass section, wind section, string section, lots of percussion (eg.timpani), piano, electric guitar, mandolin 18 of 25 What is the main texture? Homphony 19 of 25 When do the strings play a tremolo and what is this an example of? On the words "the air is humming", it is an example of word painting 20 of 25 Is the piece mainly syllabic or melismatic? Syllabic 21 of 25 The piece ends on what interval when Tony sings "tonight"? An interval of fifth (perfect fifth) 22 of 25 Give an example of where imitation is used: The strings mirroring Tony's melody 23 of 25 What is the tempo? Fast 24 of 25 Describe: "could be" and "who knows" They are accented off-beats that give a sense of anticipation 25 of 25
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