Leonard Bernstein

Question 1

What period did Leonard Bernstein write in?

Answer 1

late 50’s - 60’s

Question 2

What was the dynamic range utilised by Bernstein?

Answer 2

Moderate

Question 3

What was the characterisation of Bernstein’s Rhythm?

Answer 3

Complex

Question 4

What structure did Bernstein use?

Answer 4

Verse chorus

Question 5

What instrumentation was utilised?

Answer 5

Orchestra + percussion + vocals

Question 6

Standard texture used by Bernstein?

Answer 6

Homophonic

Question 7

Harmony used by Bernstein?

Answer 7

Complex but not Sondheim

Question 8

When was West side story released?

Answer 8

1957

Question 9

What is the key of Somethings coming?

Answer 9

D major

Question 10

What are some key features of somethings coming?

Answer 10

Cross Rhythms
Subito
Ostinato

Question 11

What is the dynamic range of somethings coming?

Answer 11

pp-f

Question 12

What are the two time signatures of somethings coming

Answer 12

3/4 and 2/4

Question 13

What voice is used in somethings coming?

Answer 13

Male tenor

Question 14

What is the tempo of somethings coming?

Answer 14

176 fast

Question 15

What is the interval used to represent dread in somethings coming?

Answer 15

a tri tone

Question 16

What is an example of non functional harmony?

Answer 16

c maj 7

Question 17

What is the key of America?

Answer 17

B flat major

Question 18

What chords are mainly used in America?

Answer 18

I and V

Question 19

What is the dynamic range of America?

Answer 19

p-ff

Question 20

What are the two time signatures of America?

Answer 20

3/4 and 6/8

Question 21

What is the tempo of America?

Answer 21

Moderato

Question 22

What type of rhythm is used?

Answer 22

Bossa clave