The Kinks - Waterloo Sunset

In depth study of Vocal music

Focusing on

  • Context
  • Style
  • Instrumentation
  • Structure
  • Tonality
  • Melody
  • Harmony
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In what era was the song written and released in?
1960
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How does the song show technological advancements?
Fade out
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How is the song typical of its genre?
Instrumentation
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Another typical trait of the genre.
Catchy hook
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How many instruments are used in the song?
6
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How many guitars are used in the song?
2
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What form is the song in?
Binary
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How long does each verse last for?
16 bars
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How long does each Middle 8 last for?
8 bars
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What structure does each verse have?
AABA
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What key are the verses written in?
E major
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What ornament does the song begin with?
Anacrusis
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What key are the Middle 8's written in?
B major
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What does the lead guitar play at the beginning?
Hook
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How long does this last for?
5 notes
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What then happens to this?
Sequenced a 4th lower
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What is the difference between the melody for section A than the melody for section B?
Fragmented and separated by rests
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The melody is...
Syllabic
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The melody is...
Conjunct
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The melody in the Middle 8 is...
Syncopated
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What melody does the song end with?
A phrase similar to the 5 note hook
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In section B of the verses the chords used are all...
Secondary triads
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The harmony is very...
Dominant
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In section A of the verses the chords used are all...
Primary triads
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What is the bass doing at the beginning of the song?
Walking bass
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What is the texture in the piece?
Melody and Accompaniment
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What is the genre of this song?
Britpop
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Between which two instruments can imitation be heard?
Vocals and Backing vocals
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Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

How does the song show technological advancements?

Back

Fade out

Card 3

Front

How is the song typical of its genre?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Another typical trait of the genre.

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

How many instruments are used in the song?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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