Burn dynamics

Question 1

what do the dynamics do to the instrument holding the melody

Answer 1

make it stand out (most prominent)

Question 2

what are the dynamics in the alap

Answer 2

sitar plays metzoforte while accompaniment doesnt rise above metzo piano

Question 3

how do the dynamics of the alap affect the sound

Answer 3

increased focus on the expressive indian inflected sitar line
similar to the dynamic arrangement of the MDH in pop

Question 4

how do the dynamics contribute in the breakdown

Answer 4

excitement and tension
percussion is silent before crescendos in the accompaniment and percussion building up to fortissimo before the climax of the final chorus

Question 5

climax of final chorus is an example of what

Answer 5

similar to that of western dance style

Question 6

what is the role of crescendos

Answer 6

help mark the western styled structure for example the first chorus (one bar crescendo in lead synth from p to f)

Question 7

how does it end dynamically

Answer 7

mysterious and relaxed ending helped by diminuendos reducing most instruments to pp, p or silence allowing the cello to gently play the outro