AQA GCSE music: Little Shop of Horrors (DRSMITH)

Which element of DRSMITH? 'Little Shop of Horrors' begins in the key of G major.

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Which element of DRSMITH? The opening line of 'Mushnik and Son' is monophonic.

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Which element of DRSMITH? The gospel section of 'Feed Me' modulates to A minor.

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Which element of DRSMITH? Lots of repeated notes are utilised in the vocal line in verse 1 of 'Feed Me', to reinforce Audrey II's persuasive lyrics.

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Which element of DRSMITH? The vocal line in the chorus of 'Mushnik and Son' moves mainly in crotchets.

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Which element of DRSMITH? The verse (section B) of 'Little Shop of Horrors' features 6th chords (C6 and G6)

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Which element of DRSMITH? Use of chromaticism in the second half of the verse in 'Little Shop of Horrors' on the lyric 'You better'.

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Which element of DRSMITH? Mushnik and Son features a tresillo ______ throughout in the bass guitar.

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Which element of DRSMITH? Melisma features heavily in the gospel section of 'Feed Me' on the lyrics 'know', 'so' and 'strong'.

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Which element of DRSMITH? Use of semiquavers in the vocal line and accompaniment, complex drum fills and a double time rock beat in verse 2 of 'Feed Me' build up intensity.

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