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What is word painting?

Word painting is a technique used to literally depict or 'paint' the image of the lyrics in the music. For example loud dynamics could paint lyrics displaying anger or acending scales could represent 'going ...
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Answered by Catriona G. • Music tutor
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Describe the expressive devices used in Dido's lament 'When I am laid in earth' that portray a character facing death.

Melody: No vocal ornamentation - despair Use of monotone - emphasise words 'remember me' - the melody in this section is also fragmented - shows they are struggling to continue living Unequal and inconsisten...
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What is the tonality and harmony of Chopin's 'Raindrop' Prelude No.15 Op.28?

Tonality: Tonic key: Db major in Section A. Modulation to C# minor, the enharmonic tonic minor, in Section B. Repeat of Section A, Db major. Harmony: Mainly diatonic, with some/occasional chromaticism Use of...
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What is the circle of fifths?

The Circle of Fifths is a harmonic system which uses the interval of a 5th, i.e. C to G to help us identify keys and other important musical factors. The Circle of Fifths can be laid out in many ways but thi...
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Describe what is meant by the following musical textures: 1) homophonic, 2) polyphonic, 3) call and response.

Homophonic texture is when the music sounds 'as one', such as block chords, where all instruments change notes at the same time. Polyphonic means 'many sounds'. The instruments playing may all have different...
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