Monday, May 6, 2013

Erlkonig (The Erlking) - Franz Schubert, Romantic Era

Timbre: Dark colors, almost sinister in a way.

Melody: Fast rising notes, BUM, BUM. keeps repeating

Harmony: changes between who is singing at the moment. (Father, Son, Erlking)

Dynamics: normal until the son is taken by the Erlking.

Texture: solo voice that portrays a story. homophonic

Rhythm: a singling driving rhythm. (horse galloping)

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