Le Mal De Vivre Flashcards
(21 cards)
True or false: There is an intro
False
How does it begin?
Monophonic, acapella anacrusis of the first phrase
Then is accompanied by block chords on the piano on the first beat of each bar
Opening has a free tempo with a…
Rubato feel
What is the metre in the first verse?
2/2- free and slow
What type of cadence does the first verse end with?
Phrygian- type of imperfect
Describe the voicing of the chords in the first verse.
Eccentric
By the chorus, what time are we in?
Triple time- 3/4
What is the piano doing in the first chorus?
Simple to leave room for vocals. Mostly plays crotchets on the beat, outlining triads
First chorus- vocally interesting moments!!??
- Melisma on ‘Vivre’ in first chorus
- Vibrato on long notes
- Free tempo as if she can’t hear 3 crochet pulse of piano part
What examples of word painting are there in the second verse?
- significant crescendo in piano part when she sings of battles ‘ … ‘
- dwells on tears and darkness
What is different about the first phrase of the second chorus?
Cecile stays on the same note
Describe the tone of the second chorus.
Fragile, delicate and weak
What happens between the piano and vocals towards the end of the second chorus?
- in time with each other
- crescendo
What happens with the third and fourth verses?
Becomes more assured and strongly voiced
When do the drums and bass appear and what are their qualities?
In the third chorus
- brushes on drums
- pizzicato double bass
What does the simple accompaniment allow the vocals to do?
Remain front and centre
What does Cecile do towards the end and why?
Becomes more in time with the accompaniment as she finally sings about ‘Le Joie de Vivre’
What word does Cecile repeat in the final chorus, with a slide up?
Vien
What happens in terms of tempo in the instrumental outro?
Significantly speeds up
What happens in the piano at the end?
Trill followed by a Plagal cadence ending with a Tierce de Picardie
What effect does the ending have?
Sounds like sacred music, quite a joyful feeling which contrasts heavily with the end of the piece.
