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You know Sprechgesang. You may not realise it, but you do. The three most celebrated examples are Schoenberg's Pierrot Lunaire, Rex Harrison in My Fair Lady, and the theme tune to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
- How is sprechstimme used in modern music?
- What is the best example of composition interpreted as sprechstimme?
- What is a spoken song called?
- What is fast singing called?
How is sprechstimme used in modern music?
Sprechstimme, (German: “speech-voice”), in music, a cross between speaking and singing in which the tone quality of speech is heightened and lowered in pitch along melodic contours indicated in the musical notation. Sprechstimme is frequently used in 20th-century music.
What is the best example of composition interpreted as sprechstimme?
[Example 1: Schoenberg: Pierrot lunaire, No. 8 "Night", CD1784.] Sprechstimme is a vocal style that combines elements of song and speech. Like a conventional vocal melody, Sprechstimme uses musical notation that indicates rhythm and pitch.
What is a spoken song called?
A recitation song or "recitation" as it is more commonly called, is a spoken narrative of a song, generally with a sentimental (or at times, religious) theme.
What is fast singing called?
What Is The Musical Term For Fast?
| Italian term | Definition | Bpm |
|---|---|---|
| Allegretto | moderately fast | 112 – 120 bpm |
| Allegro moderato | fast (but not as fast as allegro) | 116 – 120 bpm |
| Allegro | fast, quickly and bright | 120 – 156 bpm |
| Vivace | lively and fast | 156 – 176 bpm |
