Quiz 3: Listening Examples Flashcards
Yundao Ge
“Weeding Song” written for outdoor work. Combines moments of crying out moments of simple lyrics while completing this difficult task
Fang ma shan’ge
“Releasing the Horse in to Pasture” Learned by a student at a music conservatory in Northeast China, two phrase design and use of vocal cries, straightforward structure and clear duple meter
Jiangnan sizhu
silk and bamboo music, refers to the two major categories of instruments used in this music, likely performed in a tea shop
Song of Happiness
one of 8 primary pieces that together comprise jiangnan sizhu’s core repertory, used to be played as a procession to the new home of a bride
Qi Cun Lian
Seven-Inch Lotus, Lyrics are Chinese names of notes, often used in celebratory performances
Yangguan san die
Three Variations on Yang Pass, A song played on the Qin
Weidao
“Scent” example of popular music in China
Demonstration: Bubaran Kembang Pacar
Javanese gamelan performance, 16 beats per gong, bubar means to disperse, hence the reason this from is played at the end of a performance, balungan melody is heard, the exact pitches of the pelog tones are not standardized
Playon Lasem
a song in the puppet theatre, this is a piece that generates excitement, since these songs are either relatively calm, somewhat excited, or very excited
Begadang II
Most popular song of 1978 in dangdut genre, made Rhoma Irama the star, its lyrics are directed towards the youth
Begadang II
Most popular song of 1978 in dangdut genre, made Rhoma Irama the star, its lyrics are directed towards the youth
Sarasiruha
To the Goddess Saraswati, two improvised sections of alpana (free time) and tanam (strong and irregular rhythms), for veena alone
Surajie My Darling
Sounds like La Chucaraca, Example of Chutney, Indo-Carribean music, simple lyrics of life and love, challenged gender
Within You Without You
Classic Beatles song with elements of Indian music like the veena
