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1
Q

Which musical is Defying Gravity from?

A

Wicked

2
Q

What is the key of the song?

A

D Major

3
Q

Defying Gravity is a duet - what does this mean?

A

A song for two people

4
Q

Is the melody line mostly syllabic or melismatic?

A

Syllabic

5
Q

What is vocalisation and where is it used?

A

Where words are not sung, but instead, sounds. An example is ‘Aah’ at the end of the song

6
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What is the purpose of the speech quality singing at the start of the song?

A

Mimics an argument, and the tension built up around the subject

7
Q

What does Colla Voce mean?

A

The pit orchestra follow the singer

8
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Describe the tempo of Defying Gravity

A

It is constantly changing - starts fairly quickly, then slows down and stabilises just before the chorus

9
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What is a leitmotif and where is it used?

A

A theme for a particular character or emotion.. there are three in DG - the Unlimited theme, linking the song back to The Wizard of Oz, then theme B and C, heard directly before verse 1, after one another

10
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What is the structure of Defying Gravity?

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Extended Verse Chorus form