Bernstein's 'Something's comming'

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  • Created on: 21-03-17 17:14
When was it composed/written?
1957
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What was this piece influenced by?
Jazz
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What voice is Tony
Tenor
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What is the tempo like?
fast
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What are the time signatures of the piece?
¾ and 2/4
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What features of rhythms are present in the piece?
syncopation and cross rhythms
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What instrument families are present?
woodwind, brass, percussion, strings and vocals
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What are the dynamics like?
They vary but start off quietly
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What is the texture of the piece?
Homophonic
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What is the melody like?
Long sustained notes, syllabic, accented notes and short phrases
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What key is it in?
D major
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How is an edgy/unpredictable feeling created?
By using tritones
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How is the feeling of excitement and anticipation created?
Fast tempo, changing time signature, syncopation & cross rhythms, breathy voice
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