Pine- Love and affection

Question 1

Melody (Love and Affection)

Answer 1

Melody in Love and Affection ; Smooth lyrical saxophone melody, predominantly stepwise movement, repetition of melodic phrases

Question 2

Structure (Love and Affection)

Answer 2

Structure in Love and Affection ; Clear verse-like sections, solo within pop structure, return of opening material

Question 3

Texture (Love and Affection)

Answer 3

Texture in Love and Affection ; Homophonic melody-led texture, rich accompaniment, thinner texture in solos

Question 4

Tonality (Love and Affection)

Answer 4

Tonality in Love and Affection ; Clear tonal centre, major tonality with blues notes, little modulation

Question 5

Harmony (Love and Affection)

Answer 5

Harmony in Love and Affection ; Extended jazz chords, functional harmony, slow harmonic rhythm

Question 6

Rhythm (Love and Affection)

Answer 6

Rhythm in Love and Affection ; Laid-back groove, light syncopation, consistent tempo

Question 7

Sonority (Love and Affection)

Answer 7

Sonority in Love and Affection ; Warm saxophone tone, smooth production, rich instrumental blend

Question 8

Smooth lyrical melody – effect + wider listening

Answer 8

Effect of lyrical melody ; Warmth and intimacy. Similar to Just the Two of Us by Grover Washington Jr.

Question 9

Stepwise melodic movement – effect + wider listening

Answer 9

Effect of stepwise motion ; Relaxed and accessible. Similar to Don’t Know Why by Norah Jones

Question 10

Repetition of phrases – effect + wider listening

Answer 10

Effect of repetition ; Memorable and emotive. Similar to Ribbon in the Sky by Stevie Wonder

Question 11

Verse-like sections – effect + wider listening

Answer 11

Effect of structure ; Accessible and song-like. Similar to Back to Life by Soul II Soul

Question 12

Solo within pop structure – effect + wider listening

Answer 12

Effect of fusion ; Blends jazz improvisation with pop. Similar to Give Me the Night by George Benson

Question 13

Return of opening material – effect + wider listening

Answer 13

Effect of return ; Creates closure and unity. Similar to If I Ain’t Got You by Alicia Keys

Question 14

Melody-led homophonic texture – effect + wider listening

Answer 14

Effect of homophony ; Focus on main melody. Similar to Smooth Operator by Sade

Question 15

Rich accompaniment – effect + wider listening

Answer 15

Effect of accompaniment ; Adds warmth and fullness. Similar to On & On by Erykah Badu

Question 16

Thinner texture in solos – effect + wider listening

Answer 16

Effect of thinning ; Highlights improvisation. Similar to Nothing Personal by Michael Brecker

Question 17

Clear tonal centre – effect + wider listening

Answer 17

Effect of tonality ; Stability and warmth. Similar to Isn’t She Lovely

Question 18

Major with blues notes – effect + wider listening

Answer 18

Effect of blues ; Adds soulfulness to major key. Similar to Georgia on My Mind by Ray Charles

Question 19

Little modulation – effect + wider listening

Answer 19

Effect of tonal consistency ; Maintains relaxed mood. Similar to No Ordinary Love

Question 20

Extended jazz chords – effect + wider listening

Answer 20

Effect of harmony ; Smooth, lush sound. Similar to The Secret Garden by Quincy Jones

Question 21

Functional harmony – effect + wider listening

Answer 21

Effect of harmony ; Accessible and familiar. Similar to Make You Feel My Love by Adele

Question 22

Slow harmonic rhythm – effect + wider listening

Answer 22

Effect of harmonic rhythm ; Relaxed groove. Similar to Brown Sugar by D’Angelo

Question 23

Laid-back groove – effect + wider listening

Answer 23

Effect of groove ; Relaxed and intimate feel. Similar to Let’s Stay Together by Al Green

Question 24

Light syncopation – effect + wider listening

Answer 24

Effect of syncopation ; Adds subtle rhythmic interest. Similar to Virtual Insanity by Jamiroquai

Question 25

Consistent tempo – effect + wider listening

Answer 25

Effect of tempo ; Smooth and controlled flow. Similar to By Your Side

Question 26

Warm saxophone tone – effect + wider listening

Answer 26

Effect of timbre ; Expressive and intimate. Similar to Winelight

Question 27

Smooth production – effect + wider listening

Answer 27

Effect of production ; Polished and cohesive sound. Similar to Ordinary People by John Legend

Question 28

Rich instrumental blend – effect + wider listening

Answer 28

Effect of blend ; Full, warm texture. Similar to So Amazing by Luther Vandross