Capercaillie Flashcards
What is the structure of this piece?
Intro Verse 1 Break Verse 2 Verse 3 Verse 4 Verse 5 Verse 6 Instrumental Verse 7 Verse 8 Outro.
What is the texture of this piece?
Heteriophonic, but there are some polyphonic and monophonic sections.
Describe the melody of this piece?
It is in a pentatonic scale and it is in the voice and sung in Gaelic.
Describe the dynamics of this piece?
The verses are quieter than the chorus and as the texture builds up so do the dynamics.
What is the tonality of this piece?
The main melody uses a pentatonic scale. The first 3 verses are in E minor and the rest in is C major
Describe the harmony of this piece?
It is only 3 chords, E minor, C major and G major, But verse 7 is in A minor.
What is the rhythm of this piece?
12/8 with a strong beat on the bar.
What is this piece a fusion between?
Pop/ rock and folk.
When was this song released?
September 2000
What instruments does it have?
Folk: Violin Accordion Ulieann Pipes Bouzouki Bodhara
Pop Rock: Synthesizer Drum Kit Wurlitzer Piano Bass
