Capercaillie

Question 1

Structure

Answer 1

In two main sections
First section- Traditional, calm feel, focus is on the vocals,
Second section- full rhythm section play to give it more rhythmic drive

Question 2

What is the texture

Answer 2

Heterophonic (slightly changed)

Monophonic when the singer continues to sing without instruments

Question 3

What are the features of the melody

Answer 3

Pentatonic scale, some words are made up, cross rhythms, polyrhytmic, it fades out at the end

Question 4

What are the dynamics of Skye Waulking Song

Answer 4

Softer dynamics at the start, 2nd section is generally louder

Question 5

What is the tonality

Answer 5

Pentatonic scale, first three verses are based on E minor.
The rest of the piece is based around G major.
First section is in E minor
Second section is in G major

Question 6

What are features of the harmony

Answer 6

Only uses three chords: E minor, G major and C major
Limited chord progressions
Diatonic harmony

Question 7

What are the folk instruments used

Answer 7

Accordian, bouzouki, ulieann pipes and violin

Question 8

What are the pop instruments used

Answer 8

Synth, drum kit, bass and wurlitzer piano

Question 9

Rhythmic features of Skye Waulking Song

Answer 9

Scotts snap, lilting rhythm, ambiguous time signature at the beginning then when voice is introduced it is in 12, 8

Question 10

What is the genre

Answer 10

Fusion- Folk and pop music

Question 11

What language is Skye Waulking Song sung in?

Answer 11

Scotts Gaelic

Question 12

What is a waulking song?

Answer 12

A working song where you process cloth