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Flashcards in Calypso and Steel Band AOS Deck (14)
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1
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where does Calypso come from

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-origionally the traditional dance of trinidad and tobago

2
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what is it used for

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-carnival

3
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describe the harmony and tonality

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-added note chords
-harmonic rhythm on steel pan is slow : can last whole bar
primary triads and major tonality

4
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name some characteristics typical of this style

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  • 4/4 metre
  • uses syncopation - both melody line and chords often performed off-beat
  • memorable melodies
5
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describe the dynamics

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very loud - fortissimo (for large crowds)

6
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describe the expression and articulation

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  • steel pans are played with beaters with a rubber stick/beater
  • long duration are played by rolling giving tremolo effect
7
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describe the pitch and melody

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  • improvisation based on pre-existing folk melody

- add ornaments to decorate melody

8
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describe the texture

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  • mainly homophonic

- chord riffs create textural layers (thickens)

9
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describe the form structure and phrasing

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  • call and response
  • improvised phrasing
  • popular song form
10
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musical characteristics of the folk music

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  • african music influences

- includes syncopation, cross rhythms, percussion, call and response

11
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Describe how modern technology influenced Calypso

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  • Harry Belafonte recorded a “calypso album” in 1956 bringing calypso worldwide
  • used in the little mermaid in film music
12
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Name a suitable artist

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David Rudder, Mighty sparrow, Harry Belafonte

13
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Name some instruments in calypso

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  • steel band- claves, maracas, agogo bells, congas, guiro

- also bass guitars, saxophones, vocals, latin percussion, acoustic guitar

14
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describe the timbre

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warm and metallic