MUSIC 2251 Chapter Notes - Chapter 65: John Corigliano, Duple And Quadruple Metre, Tambourine
9 Dec 2018
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Ch 65 - returning w interest: dylan, corigliano, and postmodern reworkings in the past, it was legal and generally accepted for musicians to use material from other artists in their songs, especially if they returned w interest". Melody = regular 4-measure phrases in the chorus; verses have more variety in phrasing, w repeated musical ideas. Rhythm/meter = straightforward duple meter; no accented backbeat. Harmony = accompanied by simple chords (i, iv, v) Form = verse/chorus, w 4 vocal verses, each longer than the last, and 1 instrumental verse. Expression = text may refer to loneliness or an escape from life. Timbre = raspy vocal quality; acoustic guitar, harmonica. Redefines the traditional symphony and concerto genres. Corigliano"s mr. tambourine man turning dylan"s music into concert art, w piano. Melody = speechlike delivery; v disjunct w asymmetrical phrases; jazzy, natural vocal style w slides b/t pitches.
