Composition - Short Ride in a Fast Machine (p.137-p. 138) Flashcards
Provide definition of minimalism in music.
Minimalism in music is a style characterized by repetition of melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic patterns with little variations. It evolved in the late 20th century.
What is the name of the style characterized by repetition of melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic patterns with little variations?
Minimalism in music
Provide definition of fanfare
A loud ceremonial tune with lots of brass instruments and is used to announcing important person or event
What is the the name of a loud ceremonial tune with lots of brass instruments and is used to announcing important person or event?
fanfare
Provide the following for Short Ride in a Fast Machine
Composer
Genre
Structure
Performing forces
Short Ride in a Fast Machine
Composer: John Adams
Genre: fanfare for orchestra
Structure: one movement (loosely divided into four sections)
Performing forces: large symphony orchestra with two synthesizers
Name three rhythmic techniques in the Short Ride in a Fast Machine
-Cross-rhythms
-Changing meter (time signatures)
-Polyrhythms
-Ostinato
- Simultaneous use of simple and compound time
In addition to amplified wood blocks, name 3 percussion instruments in Short Ride in a Fast Machine
- glockenspiel
- xylophone
- antique cymbals
- triangle
- tambourine
What sizes of wood blocks are used in the piece?
High wood block (section 1)
Low wood block (section 2)
Medium wood block (section 3)
(there is no wood block in section 4)
Answer the following questions for the music excerpt.
-Title
-Composer
-Genre
-Structure
Name three rhythmic techniques used in this piece.
Title: Short Ride in a Fast Machine
Composer: John Adams
Genre: fanfare for orchestra
Structure: one movement (loosely divided into four sections based on the different wood blocks used)
- a high wood block establishes the beat and then maintains it.
Answer the following questions for the music excerpt.
-Title
-Composer
-Genre
-Structure
Name three rhythmic techniques used in this piece.
Title: Short Ride in a Fast Machine
Composer: John Adams
Genre: fanfare for orchestra
Structure: one movement (loosely divided into four sections based on the different wood blocks used)
-Cross-rhythms
-Changing meter (time signatures)
-Polyrhythms
-Ostinato
- Simultaneous use of simple and compound time
Answer the following questions for the music excerpt.
-Title
-Composer
-Genre
-Structure
Name three rhythmic techniques used in this piece.
Title: Short Ride in a Fast Machine
Composer: John Adams
Genre: fanfare for orchestra
Structure: one movement (loosely divided into four sections based on the different wood blocks used)
-Cross-rhythms
-Changing meter (time signatures)
-Polyrhythms
-Ostinato
- Simultaneous use of simple and compound time
Answer the following questions for the music excerpt.
-Title
-Composer
-Genre
-Structure
Name three rhythmic techniques used in this piece.
Title: Short Ride in a Fast Machine
Composer: John Adams
Genre: fanfare for orchestra
Structure: one movement (loosely divided into four sections based on the different wood blocks used)
-Cross-rhythms
-Changing meter (time signatures)
-Polyrhythms
-Ostinato
- Simultaneous use of simple and compound time
What music features make A Short Ride in a Fast Machine a good example of minimalism in music?
The Short Ride in a Fast machine shows minimalist style with its tonal harmonies, a driving beat, complex polyrhythm and interesting orchestration.
What did Adams thought of when he composed the Short Ride in a Fast Machine?
a sports car
