Reich Flashcards

1
Q

How many layers are there?

A

3

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2
Q

What makes up layer 1?

A

Syncopated quaver motif

1 at a time in live guitar and top 4 guitars

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3
Q

What makes up layer 2?

A

New quaver motif in bass parts

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4
Q

What makes up layer 3?

A

Sustained motif
Built around 3 chords
Begins in life guitar and is passed around parts

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5
Q

Describe the structure

A

After all 3 layers are built up, 2 and 3 fade out, leaving layer 1 which finishes on a held chord

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6
Q

What is the texture?

A

Contrapuntal

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7
Q

What is the tonality?

A

G MAJOR

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8
Q

Describe the harmony

A

Diatonic
Hexatonic scales
No conventional harmonic progressions

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9
Q

When was the piece composed?

A

1987

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10
Q

Which movement is this piece?

A

3rd movement

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11
Q

Describe the dynamics

A

Consistent throughout

Parts gradually fade out

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12
Q

Describe the melody

A

Continuously repeated ostinato
Canon
Note addition to form motifs
Resultant melody

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13
Q

What is a resultant melody?

A

A new melody is produced when a variety of parts is played until a whole riff is heard

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