Summary of Pop ballards 70's 80's and 90's

Question 1

Describe the lyrics

Answer 1

love stories, twist at end,

Question 2

Describe the tempo

Answer 2

slow moderate tempo
rubarto
4/4

Question 3

Describe the harmony and tonality

Answer 3

chords 1 4 5 6
broken chords, block chords, modulations
arpeggios

Question 4

Describe the melody

Answer 4

diatonic, lead singer
duos and trios common
sing in harmony

Question 5

Describe the dynamics

Answer 5

start soft
increases to chorus with crecendos
fully scored final chorus and power

Question 6

Describe the rhythm

Answer 6

accompanying drum patterns on snare

syncopation

Question 7

describe the texture

Answer 7

homophonic in mel and accomp

builds and becomes thicker for last chorus climax

Question 8

describe the articulation

Answer 8

main vocal melody by lead

accompanying chords are legato

Question 9

describe the a accompaniment

Answer 9

band and backing singers support lead singer

Question 10

describe the form and structure

Answer 10

verse chorus
modulation in final chorus
bridge in middle

Question 11

describe the vocal performance

Answer 11

expressive and emotional 
vibrato
falsetto
melisma
riffing
long held notes

Question 12

describe the technology

Answer 12

heavy reverb to create warm sound

Question 13

describe the instrumentation

Answer 13

guitars, drum kit, piano, electric piano, saxophone sythesiser

Question 14

name some bands

Answer 14

elton john , take that, george micheal