Smalltown Boy

Bronski Beat

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

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1984 · Synth-pop

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