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Describe the tonality and instrumentation in Jeff Buckley's song Grace.

Grace includes a classic band, where Buckley's vocals are accompanied by a guitar and bass guitar, drums and synthesized string. Many techniques are used on the instruments to create various effects. For exa...
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Answered by Hannah L. • Music tutor
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What is a recitative?

Recitative is found in oratorios and operas from the Baroque period onwards. Typically, it involves a predominantly syllabic setting of a text to a homophonic accompaniment; it is used for dialogue, narratio...
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How do I approach the analysis of Elgar's first symphony?

Approaching an analysis of a large work such as a symphony can seem daunting at first, but the task can be made easy and enjoyable by setting out what features of the music to look for (such as harmony/ melo...
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When/why should I use chord inversions in a Bach chorale?

Inversion chords serve mutiple functions in the harmonic workings of a Bach chorale. First and foremost, they allow you to keep the bassline conjunct and smooth, whilst also making the harmonic progression f...
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Answered by Jack K. • Music tutor
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What is a sonata form?

A sonata form is a musical structure that originated from a ternary form (a three part form); coming into recognition in the early Classical era. Despite variations in the form, the general form consists of ...
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Answered by Isabella P. • Music tutor
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