Spalding Flash Cards

What rhythmic feature is frequently used in all parts?

• Pick-ups/anacrusis

• Syncopation

• Dotted rhythms

• Triplets

What is the texture of the intro?

• Monophonic

• Homophonic

• Polyphonic

• Heterophonic

What is notable about melody notes in relation to chords?

• Melody notes are often the highest extension of a chord

• Melody notes are always played in the bass

• Melody notes do not relate to chords at all

• Melody notes are usually played in harmony with the chords

What is the texture of most of the song?

• Homophonic – main vocal melody with accompanying chords and bass line

• Polyphonic – multiple independent melodies

• Monophonic – a single melody without accompaniment

• Heterophonic – variations of a single melody

What rhythm is used in the bass line from bar 19?

• Bossa nova rhythm

• Samba rhythm

• Waltz rhythm

• Tango rhythm

What is the Melodic style from Verse 2?

• Mostly stepwise (conjunct) movement

• Predominantly leapwise (disjunct) movement

• Randomized melodic patterns

• Strictly chromatic movement

What kind of chromaticism is used in the Melody?

• Blues notes - F & A naturals

• Diatonic notes - C & G

• Pentatonic notes - D & E

• Whole tone notes - B & C#

When does the regular pulse start?

• At bar 19

• At bar 15

• At bar 22

• At bar 10

What are some features of the guitar solo?

• Mordent, Acciaccatura

• Tremolo, Glissando

• Arpeggio, Harmonics

• Pizzicato, Staccato

What rhythmic feel is created by triplet crotchets in the vocal line?

• Laid back jazz feel

• Fast-paced rock feel

• Strict classical feel

• Upbeat pop feel