Melody, Harmony And Tonality Flashcards
0
Q
The piece is based around a six note scale - what is this called?
A
A hexatonic scale
1
Q
What key is the piece in?
A
Gb major
2
Q
The balafon play short patterns and what notes do they often emphasise?
A
Gb and Db - the tonic and dominant
3
Q
How would you describe the solo balafon breaks after each chorus?
A
Virtuosic
4
Q
How would you describe the voices in the piece?
A
They are in unison during the choruses and like the balafon melody, it emphasises Db and Gb. The melody has a simple pentatonic call and response structure
