Analysis:
The principles of unity and variety apply to music of any compositional style or historical period. Now that you are familiar with basic musical concepts, listen to this selection called “Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White” (https://youtu.be/ggSDeyPu_e4)and analyze what you have heard.
Your analysis should include:
- the number of musical ideas you hear (one, two, or three)
- timings of those musical ideas by using the YouTube timer bottom left of screen
- how unity and variety are shown through the use of dynamics, timbre, and pitch
- the solo and ensemble performances heard in the music
- the musical style
- the purpose of this music
- any specific connotations