Something's Coming - Bernstein RHYTHM, METRE AND TEMPO.... TEXTURE

Which two metres does the piece change between?

3/4 and 2/4

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What kind of tempo does the piece have?

Fast

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What rhythmic devise is used throughout?

Syncopation

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The accompaniment's made up of an on-beat bass part with off-beat chords. This creates what rhythmic technique?

Cross rhythms

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What is the texture of this piece?

Homophonic

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What is the main idea used at the beginning of the song?

Repeated riff

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What is the second main idea used in the piece?

Short, mainly syncopated chords

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What is the third main idea used in the piece?

A fast um-cha accompaniment

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What kind of tempo does the piece have?

Fast

What rhythmic devise is used throughout?

The accompaniment's made up of an on-beat bass part with off-beat chords. This creates what rhythmic technique?

What is the texture of this piece?

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