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Defying Gravity (Harmony (Both major & minor harmonies used throughout…
Defying Gravity
Harmony
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Bitonal writing in bars 88-103. Treble clef uses the F sharp (melody), yet the chords (bass clef) are the notes based in the chord C major (C E G)
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Bar 174- Bb major on top of an Eb major (Bb D F / Eb G) - C major on top of a Db major (C E G ? Db F Gb)
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Tempo, Rhythm & Metre
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3 different tempos to give interest to the piece andante (walking pace) allegro (fast) moderato (moderate speed)
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Tonality
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Between bars 1-32 numerous key changes, used to create tension. Glinda = D major / Elphaba = Db major
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Bitonal writing in bars 88-103. Treble clef uses the F sharp (melody), yet the chords (bass clef) are the notes based in the chord of C major (C E G)
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Counterpoint used at the end. Elphaba, Glinda & the ensemble sing in counterpoint with 3 different musical & lyrical ideas
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Structure & Form
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Introduction (dialogue section & recit) / verse 1 / chorus 1 / link / revised intro / vamp section (bars 129-135) / bridge / chorus 4 / link / coda