Music WJEC Flashcards
(15 cards)
What era is Anitra’s Dance from and who composed it?
Romantic era, composed by Edvard Grieg.
What is the structure of Anitra’s Dance?
Ternary form (ABA).
What are key harmonic features in Anitra’s Dance?
Primarily diatonic with chromaticism, diminished chords, circle of fifths.
What are melodic features in Anitra’s Dance?
Conjunct and disjunct movements, includes ornaments and an anacrusis.
What rhythmic features are present in Anitra’s Dance?
Dance-like, syncopation, dotted rhythms.
What is the texture of Anitra’s Dance?
Mainly homophonic with some polyphony.
What instrumentation is used in Anitra’s Dance?
String section with pizzicato effects, light orchestration.
Who performed Everything Must Go and when?
Manic Street Preachers, released in 1996.
What is the structure of Everything Must Go?
Verse–Pre-Chorus–Chorus with instrumental interludes.
What are the harmonic features of Everything Must Go?
Am/E – Emaj7, Cm7 – Am, E – Am – D – E; mostly diatonic.
What are the melodic features of Everything Must Go?
Mostly conjunct with some disjunct movement, speech-like rhythms.
What rhythmic features are used in Everything Must Go?
Common time, syncopation, triplets, dotted rhythms.
What is the texture of Everything Must Go?
Homophonic with layered guitar and vocal parts.
What instrumentation is used in Everything Must Go?
Rock band setup (drums, bass, guitars, vocals) and orchestral strings.
What are the dynamics and tempo of Everything Must Go?
Dynamics: mezzo-forte to forte, Tempo: ~135 BPM.
