There are 7 days to go until the Higher Understanding Music paper on Friday 5th May.
a) Some more concepts from various levels.
canon - a type of imitation. One part plays a tune, which is quickly played by other parts in turn.
cross rhythm - a rhythmic effect occuring when, for example, groups of 2 notes are heard simultaneously with groups of 3 notes.
recitative - found in opera or oratorio. Solo singer, sort of like rhythmic speech. The accompaniment will be fairly simple, offering chordal support of the soloist. Don't confuse with aria which, although also found in opera and oratorio is a song - longer, usually more going on in the accompaniment. In this example, we hear a recitative followed by an aria. Listen for the simple accompaniment (just sustained chords) during the recitative, then the more animated piano during the aria which starts at 0.50. Notice the perfect cadence just before this which usually signifies the end of a recitative.
sitar - a string instrument used in Indian music. The drums heard in the excerpt are called tabla.
harmonics - high pitched effect created on a string instrument by lightly touching the strings at certain points. Guitar harmonics. Violin harmonics.
b) Click here for a video on Higher RHYTHM / TEMPO concepts.
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