world is furthered by the manner of Kovalev’s abrupt entrance later in the same scene. Kovalev bursts through the door‚ interrupting Ivan’s serenade with a sudden and complete change in instrumentation from the balalaika to a more dissonant duet of clarinet and cornet. As soon as he is through the door Kovalev exclaims‚ “Pig‚ always wasting time in idiocies!” (Shostakovich‚ Act II Scene VI). This frustration aimed at Ivan likely stems from Kovalev’ insecurity that has been exposed by the loss of his
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in and established the beat. Then it got slow again and the clarinets and the trumpets slowed it down and make the song into more of a melody and more like triumph at the end of a battle. Thie Irish Tune from Country Derry was the third and final song of the segment. gave the impression of very sad and slow. It created an uncertainly suspense leading up to the second part of the concert to see what show band would play. The clarinets and flutes carried the melody and created for a peaceful and
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cello‚ bass‚ guitar(s)‚ and harp. These instruments produce sounds when the string is plucked or bowed. The third group‚ woodwinds‚ produce sound by air (like the brass). Air can be blown across an edge or between a reed(s). This group contains clarinets‚ flutes‚ oboes‚ bassoons‚ and etc. Lastly‚ is the percussion family; most percussion instruments make sound when hit (like a drum). Others can produce noise by being shaken‚ scratched‚ rubbed‚ etc. Percussion instruments fall into two categories:
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There was a clarinet solo with some very light accompaniment in the background. The solo was then passed off to other instruments as the orchestra began to crescendo gradually to a nice forte volume. The low brass section had a heavy‚ accented bass line‚ and the cymbal
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admired Tchaikovsky so much that he used the theme of “Legend” for a set of variations in the second movement of his Second String Quartet. This piece’s style is a themes and variations. Its instrumentation includes Cello solo‚ 2 Flutes‚ 2 Oboes‚ 2 Clarinets (A)‚ 2 Bassoons + 2 Horns (F) + Violins I‚ Violins II‚ Violas‚ Cellos‚ and Double Basses. The second piece was Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra‚ Op.34 (1957) by Robert Kurka (1921-1957). This piece introduced the marimba‚ which proved to the
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which it belongs. 1. Name the six broad categories of instruments and explain how the sound is produced in each category. (1 point) The six broad categories include string (guitar and violin)‚ percussion (bass drum‚ cymbals)‚ woodwind (flute‚ clarinet)‚ keyboard (organ‚ piano)‚ brass (trumpet‚ trombone)‚ and electronics (synthesizer). 2. Define each of the following terms: (4 points total/.08 point for each term) a. Pitch – highness or lowness of sound b. Tone - sound with specific frequencies
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MUS 110 Short Answer Questions over Jazz Fall 2010 Mai Nguyen 2. Explain why jazz would be considered the first truly American art form. Present two music compositions and discuss geographic location‚ famous proponent of the style and give at least two musical characteristics that define the style. Select from the following compositions: Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Armstrong) In the Mood (Miller) Ko-Ko (Ellington) Koko (Parker) So What (Davis) Take Five (Brubeck) Rhapsody in Blue (Gershwin)
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Second row had three trombones and a keyboard player (conductor). The back row consisted of four trumpets‚ bass player and a drummer. They opened the evening with the song called “Where’s Reg”. Everybody were playing melody when all of a sudden alto saxophone exploded in a breath taking solo‚ which was followed by less intense but nonetheless beautiful soprano. From the first sound you could tell that it’s going to be a nice evening. Their live performance sounded so superb and flawless as if
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website was wonderfully rich in information. On this website‚ it is revealed that the original saxophone was invented by a man named Adolphe Sax. He began construction in 1840 on an instrument that he wanted to carry a sound range fitting between the clarinet and the trumpet. The saxophone was completed in 1845 and was quickly put to use by French composers. Adolphe Sax invented a total of 14 different types of saxophones! They range in size from 16” long‚ which is the smallest (called the soprano)
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Casual Listener Referential Listener Critical Listener Perceptive Listener Casual listeners are probably the most common type of listeners. So‚ what is a casual listener? This type of listener likes having music playing‚ filling the environment with sounds. Whether present as a background to drive‚ study‚ work‚ exercise‚ or hang out with friends‚ music is an accompaniment to the casual listener’s daily activities. Sometimes the music simply mask the sounds of a noisy street. The casual
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