Musical Theatre Questions

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  • Created on: 15-01-21 10:39
Identify the overall tonality
Major or Minor
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Identify the time signature in the opening extract
Possible options:
-4/4
-3/4
-5/4
-7/4
-12/8
2 of 17
Comment on the use of rhythm
-dotted rhythms
-syncopation
-triplets
-hemiolas
3 of 17
Describe the use of harmony and tonality in this extract
Harmony: types of chords/chromaticism

Tonality:major/minor and does it change key
4 of 17
Describe the writing for accompanying instruments
-what are the instruments doing
*muted brass
*pizzicato
*tremelando
-doubling the melody
5 of 17
Describe the vocal writing
-syllabic or melismatic
-conjunct or disjunct
-moving by large intervals
-narrow or wide range
-repetition
6 of 17
Features that demonstrate jazz influence
-syncopation
-triplet rhythms
-extended chords
-swing rhythm
7 of 17
Comment on the use of texture
-does it change
-homophonic
-polyphonic
-unison
-octave doubling
8 of 17
Voice type
-soprano (mezzo)
-alto
-tenor
-baritone
-bass
9 of 17
Use of harmony
-tonic and dominant harmonies
-pedal
-cadences
10 of 17
Structure of the song
-instrumental introduction
-instrumental interludes
-32 bar song form (AABA)
-verse-chorus
-repeated idea
-contrasting section
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Compositional device
-rising or falling sequence
-sequence circle of 5ths
-ostinato
12 of 17
Use of rhythm, metre and tempo
-change in metre
-change in tempo
-'oom pah' style
-syncopation
-rubato
-use of rests
-triplets
13 of 17
Comment on the instrumental writing
-solo instrument
-what other instruments enter and when
-doubling of vocal line
14 of 17
Use of the ensemble
-relation to melodic line
(in response)
15 of 17
How is contrast achieved
-legato vs staccato
-dynamic change
-tessitura
-texture
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Interesting feature of the accompaniment
-changing time signatures
-variation in dynamics
-complex harmony
-writing across and extended range of pitch
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Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

Identify the time signature in the opening extract

Back

Possible options:
-4/4
-3/4
-5/4
-7/4
-12/8

Card 3

Front

Comment on the use of rhythm

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Describe the use of harmony and tonality in this extract

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Describe the writing for accompanying instruments

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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