Batman vs the Circus

What is the structure

Through Composed

What keys are modulated to?

E minor, C minor, B minor

What pedal is used at the start?

Tonic pedal

What chord of interest is used?

Diminished 7th

What scale is used in the harp?

Whole tone scale

What chord does the music end on

the note E

What is the harmonic rhythm

Fast

What motif does the music start with?

Batman motif

What is the motif used throughout the cue?

‘oom pah’ motif

what does the oom pah motif represent?

Circus gang

What is done to the batman motif?

fragmented

What is played in the upper notes of the xylophone?

Penguin motif

Give 3 rhythmic features

• Syncopation

• Cross rhythms

• Tuplets

What time signature is changed to at one point?

5/4

What type of chord is played near the beggining

tutti chord

What is in the piano

Quaver osinato

What is played in the xylophone?

Counter melody

What motion is used through the orchestra?

Contrary motion

What 4 interesting sonorities are used?

• Muted trumpets

• Snare rolls

• Extreme oboe vibratos

• Violin and harp glisses

What dynamically happens at the start?

Large Crescendo