Smalltown Boy
Bronski Beat
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First listen
Listen once without writing. What do you notice?
Listen closely
1 TIMBREWhich electronic sounds can you hear?
Sentence stemI can hear a ___ sound.
Vocabulary
- bright
- soft
- buzzing
- smooth
- electronic
2 PITCHHow does the main melody move?
Sentence stemThe melody ___.
Vocabulary
- rises
- falls
- repeats
- stays low
3 TEXTUREWhat is added as the song continues?
Sentence stemLater, ___ is added.
Vocabulary
- drums
- another voice
- extra instruments
- more layers
4 DYNAMICSHow does the chorus compare with the verse in strength and fullness?
Sentence stemThe chorus is ___ than the verse because ___.
Vocabulary
- louder
- fuller
- stronger
- more layers enter
5 ARTICULATIONHow would you describe the singer’s phrasing?
Sentence stemThe vocal phrases sound ___ because ___.
Vocabulary
- smooth
- clear
- sustained
- connected
How does this piece make you feel?
There is no right or wrong answer. Which words match your response?
calmexcitedhopefulcuriousjoyfulpowerfulpeacefultensedreamybravethoughtfulenergeticmysteriouscomfortedrestlessproudsadsurprisedupliftedfocused
Music through time
1984 · Synth-pop
- Medieval500–1400
- Baroque1600–1750
- Classical1750–1820
- Romantic1820–1900
- 20th century1900–2000
- Contemporary2000–present