5. Something's Coming Flashcards

1
Q

Structure?

A

Ternary

Intro A B B1 A1 Outro

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2
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Dynamics and tempo?

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Dynamic contrast ranges from PPP to ff in vocal part
Quick cres. and dim.s
Fast- 176 bpm

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3
Q

Instruments?

A

Solo tenor voice

Orchestra with drums, mandolin, celesta, Latin-American percussion etc.

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4
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Rhythm and metre?

A
Time signature changes from 2/4 + 3/4
B and B1 in 2/4
Words mostly syllabic
Triplets
Cross-rhythms
Syncopation
Off-beat accents
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5
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Melody?

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Melody in vocal part
Themes:
1) quiet, syncopated
2) loud, strident
3) lyrical, slow-moving
Word painting
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6
Q

Tonality and harmony?

A
A and A1 D major
B and B1 C then D major
Blues notes
Tritones
Last note is flattened 7th, unresolved
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7
Q

When was it written?

A

1957

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