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Which features of minimalism can be found in Electric Counterpoint? |
Repetition |
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List some facts about Electric Counterpoint. |
1. Composed by Steve Reich |
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Describe the instrumentation in Electric Counterpoint. |
It is for live solo guitar with 7 guitars and 2 bass guitars that are pre-recorded. The live guitar is amplified to blend with the pre-recorded tape. |
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Describe the structure of the third movement of Electric Counterpoint, |
The piece is divided into two main sections, A and B and has a Coda. |
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How would you describe the TEXTURE of this piece? |
*4 PART GUITAR CANON - guitars enter with the ostinato one by one |
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What can you say about the RHYTHM, METRE (TIME SIGNATURE) and TEMPO? |
Time Signature = 3/2 (Three minim beats per bar). In section B the time signature changes between 3/2 and 12/8 frequently. |
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What can you say about the HARMONY/TONALITY of the third movement of "Electric Counterpoint"? |
1. TONAL AMBIGUITY (Key not always clear) - we can say the overall key is E Minor but Reich keeps us guessing. |
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Describe the MELODY in this piece. |
The melody is a one bar motif that is repeated continuously - OSTINATO. |
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Describe the DYNAMICS in this piece. |
Fairly consistent dynamics throughout. |
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What is the technical term for the part played by the live guitar? |
Resultant Melody |