Author Question: Why is this selection an example of polyrhythm? How is unity (repetition) achieved in the selection? ... (Read 30 times)

skymedlock · **on:** Jul 25, 2018

Why is this selection an example of polyrhythm? How is unity (repetition) achieved in the selection?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Describe the timbre and rhythm of the three percussion voices (parts) that make up the percussion accompaniment to the whistled melody.

What will be an ideal response?

cat123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Each layer in the texture has a different rhythmic character, in addition to the rhythm of the whistled melody.
Unity is created by the repeating melodic lines and the repeating percussion cycle.

Answer to Question 2

High-pitched ostinato part (performed by the scissors) on the upbeat of counts 2, 3, and 4
Middle voice is active, quick notes increasing the density of the music's overall rhythmic texture
Lowest-pitched bass sound (inking stamp) plays occasional fills