Defying Gravity

Question 1

Who wrote defying gravity?

Answer 1

Schwartz

Question 2

When was defying dravity written?

Answer 2

2003

Question 3

What key is defying gravity in?

Answer 3

D major

G major (bars 88-100)

Question 4

What time signature is defying gravity in?

Answer 4

4/4

Question 5

What should you listen out for in defying gravity?

Answer 5

• The guitar with overdrive
• The hi-hat

Question 6

State some resources for answering Defying Gravity questions?

Answer 6

• Tremelo
• Drum fill
• Descending scales
• Cymbal to change key
• Ostinato

Question 7

What is the leitmotif in Defying Gravity?

Answer 7

• ‘Unlimited’ is the leitmotif

Question 8

What is the texture in Defying Gravity?

Answer 8

• Monophonic passages at start, the texture is mainly melody and accompaniment

Question 9

How do you describe the rhythm in Defying Gravity?

Answer 9

• Syncopation
• Triadic styles