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Defying Gravity (Harmony (D major in score, sus chords (when the note…
Defying Gravity
Harmony
D major in score
sus chords (when the note above the root note is a 2nd or a 4th above the root such as G-A-D rather than G-B-D)
Stab chords
Intro has little to no sense of tonality.
Rhythm
Changes tempo with section
Free tempo, Moderato, Allegro, Moderato and then Allegro
Vocal style is recitative which is a vocals style that mimics the rhythm of normal speech
Instrumental
Accompaniment- 2 electric guitars, 6 brass, 4 woodwinds, 4 strings, 3 keyboard synths and a range of percussion(tubular bells, glockenspiel, drum kit and timpani)
Context
From Wicked
Composed by Stephen Shwartz
Texture
Counterpoint
Melody
Elphaba's melody becomes more disjunct as the song progresses
Structure
Intro, verse 1, chorus, verse 2, chorus, bridge, chorus, reprise of intro, verse 3, chorus and coda
Expression