Song analysis

• Expressive outcomes: mood of the song can be affected by

  • tempo
  • dynamics
  • articulation
  • tone colour
  • balance of music lines
  • instrumentals
  • phrasing
  • ornamentation and embellishment
  • improvisation
• Tone colour examples: the sound of the instrument

  • airy
  • bright
  • raspy
  • piercing
  • bellowing
  • warm
• Expressive outcomes examples: mood of the song

  • aggressive
  • restless
  • foreboding
  • sombre
  • yearning
  • gentle
  • joyous
  • upbeat
  • celebratory