Wicked

• Timbre:

  • Vocals (mezzo-soprano and soprano)
  • strings
  • brass
  • flutes
  • drums
  • keyboard
• Melody:

  • word painting
  • leaps (5ths/octaves/3rds)
  • melodic sequences
  • minor transformation
  • unison
• Tonality:

  • D major
  • chromatic (undecided/no key)
• Rhythm:

  • mixed time signatures
  • syncopation
  • irregular pauses
• Texture:

  • homophonic
• Harmony:

  • chromatic
  • contrary motion (6 parts)
  • harmonising (3rds/4ths)
• Articulation:

  • sforzando
  • crescendo
  • fortissimo
  • cymbal roll (trill)
  • ral
  • accents (chords/strings)
• Structure:

  • intro then VCVC
  • bridge then C
  • varied reprised (intro 2) then VC
  • coda