Release 4.5 / 5 based on 14 ratings ? MusicIndian and African MusicAfro CeltGCSEEdexcel Created by: LouiseB12Created on: 11-04-17 19:08 Melody Mainly modal Vocal melody based on opening motif Instrumental solos based on folk music Mostly syllabic and is mainly conjunct Verse 1 - 5 pitches of the pentatonic minor Female voice has a narrow range Instrumetal solos have some disjunct movement 1 of 8 Rhythm Opening section in free time Moderatly fast and 4/4 metre Rhythm is slightly swung Syncopation in the vocal parts Tripets feature in some instruments Instrumental solos feature the fast decorative style of Irish folk music Polyrhythms Striaght semiquavers 2 of 8 Texture Mainly homophonic texture Gradual builds Layered texture Sudden drop-outs to prepare for new sections Use of music technology Multi-tracking allows for textural effects Synths and pre-recorded loops used Reverb to create a sense of space 3 of 8 Instrumentation Afro - specifically instruments from West Africa Kora (type of harp) Talking drum Djembe (drum) Celt - instruments form Irish traditonal music Uillean pipes Fiddle Accordion Hurdy-gurdy Sound System - sounds from modern electronic music Synthesiser and samples Digital effects Electric piano Vocals 4 of 8 Genre Fusion of West African music Irish folk music Use of electronic effects 5 of 8 Harmony Static harmony - slow harmonic pace Mainly diatonic Chord sequences are repetitive Use of extended chords Use of drones 6 of 8 Tonality Modal Is not in C minor but is anchored to C by drones Repeating patterns based on C minor C Aeolian C Dorian No modulations 7 of 8 Structure Based on three verses, with no choruses Has an intro and outro Instrumental sectioons described as solos and drum breaks Intro Verse 1 Verse 2 Solos Verse 3 Build Outro 8 of 8
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