Music - Set Pieces Revision

What genre is 'Africa' by Toto?

Soft rock/pop rock with elements of world music

When was ‘Africa’ written and who wrote it?

In 1981, by band members David Paich and Jeff Porcaro

What instruments are used in 'Africa?'

Synthesizers, electric piano, marimba, drum kit, bass guitar, electric guitars, male vocals, backing vocals, percussion

Describe the texture of 'Africa'

Mainly homophonic with layered textures

What key is 'Africa' in?

B major, modulates to A major in chorus

Describe the chords and harmony in 'Africa'

Extended chords (sus2, 7ths), diatonic harmony

Describe the time signature and rhythm in 'Africa'

4/4; syncopation and triplet rhythms

Describe the melody of 'Africa'

Mostly conjunct, some leaps, repeated motifs, syllabic

Describe the structure of 'Africa'

Verse-chorus form with intro, instrumental sections, and coda

What studio effects are used in 'Africa?'

Reverb, panning, multi-tracking, overdubbing, synths

What genre is “Badinerie”?

Baroque dance movement in binary form

When was ‘Badinerie’ composed and who composed it?

In 1720, by Johann Sebastian Bach

What instruments are used in “Badinerie”?

Solo flute, string orchestra, and harpsichord continuo

What is the texture of “Badinerie”?

Mainly homophonic and contrapuntal

What is the key of “Badinerie”?

B minor (modulates to F# minor in section B)

Describe the harmony in “Badinerie”

Functional harmony, perfect cadences, pedal points

What is the time signature and rhythm of “Badinerie”?

2/4 time; semiquaver runs, dotted rhythms

Describe the melody of “Badinerie”

Conjunct, sequences, ornaments (trills), scalic runs

What is the structure of “Badinerie”?

Binary form (A–B)

Name three Baroque features in “Badinerie”

Ornamentation, functional harmony, basso continuo