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Quick questions on Programme music and mood explained: N(A)-Level Music
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What is word-painting?Show answer
The main technique is word-painting (or tone-painting): making the music imitate or suggest its subject. Fast music for chasing, low rumbles for thunder, a rising line for something climbing, a falling line for something sinking. The composer asks, what would this scene sound like, and shapes the music to fit.
What is q1?Show answer
Define programme music and give one feature that usually signals it. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Describe two ways a composer could use the elements to suggest a calm, peaceful scene. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain how tempo, dynamics and harmony could together suggest a frightening or tense moment. [3 marks]
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