Music - Reich 'Electric Counterpoint (Third Movement)' 0.0 / 5 ? MusicSteve ReichGCSEEdexcel Created by: SherbetTheBunnyCreated on: 05-03-16 10:24 Who was the piece written for? Pat Metheny 1 of 21 When was the piece first performed? 1987 2 of 21 How many movements are there? Three 3 of 21 What instruments are used? Live guitar, seven guitars and two bass guitars 4 of 21 How does the live guitar fit in with the backing tape? It is amplified 5 of 21 How many layers is the movement built up in? Three 6 of 21 Describe the first layer A syncopated quaver motif is introduced in the live guitar and top four guitar parts, one part at a time 7 of 21 Describe the second layer A new syncopated quaver motif is introduced in the bass guitars 8 of 21 Describe the third layer Sustained motif built around three chords, beginning in the live guitar and transferring to other parts 9 of 21 How is an ostinato formed? The one-bar motif is repeated continuously 10 of 21 How is canon created? By introducing the motif into the different guitar parts at different times 11 of 21 Name a minimalist technique that Reich uses Note addition 12 of 21 What is the texture? Contrapuntal 13 of 21 What is the main metre? 3/2 14 of 21 Is there frequent syncopation? Yes 15 of 21 Towards the end of the piece, some parts go into 12/8 whilst others continue in 3/2. What is this an example of? Polymetre 16 of 21 What key is the piece mostly in? G major 17 of 21 What scales are commonly used? Hexatonic 18 of 21 Describe the harmony Entirely Diatonic 19 of 21 What cadence does the piece end in? No cadednce 20 of 21 Describe the dynamics throughout the entire piece Remain fairly constant 21 of 21
GCSE Music Area of Study 2 - Reich: 3rd Movement (Fast) from Electric Counterpoint 5.0 / 5 based on 14 ratings
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