Play Dead
Björk
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First listen
Listen once without writing. What do you notice?
Listen closely
1 TIMBREWhich sounds are acoustic and which sound electronic?
Sentence stemI can hear ___ sounds.
Vocabulary
- electronic
- string
- vocal
- soft
- sharp
2 PITCHHow would you describe the shape of the melody?
Sentence stemThe melody ___.
Vocabulary
- rises
- falls
- stays low
- moves widely
3 TEXTUREHow do the layers change?
Sentence stemThe texture becomes ___.
Vocabulary
- thicker
- thinner
- layered
- sparse
4 DYNAMICSHow do the voice and instruments move between quiet and powerful sounds?
Sentence stemThe ___ becomes ___ when ___.
Vocabulary
- voice
- strings
- louder
- softer
5 RHYTHMDoes the rhythm feel steady, flowing or interrupted?
Sentence stemThe rhythm feels ___ because ___.
Vocabulary
- steady
- flowing
- interrupted
- unsettled
How does this piece make you feel?
There is no right or wrong answer. Which words match your response?
calmexcitedhopefulcuriousjoyfulpowerfulpeacefultensedreamybravethoughtfulenergeticmysteriouscomfortedrestlessproudsadsurprisedupliftedfocused
Music through time
1993 · Art pop
- Medieval500–1400
- Baroque1600–1750
- Classical1750–1820
- Romantic1820–1900
- 20th century1900–2000
- Contemporary2000–present