Selection – Tonight Ensemble from West Side Story

Composer – Leonard Bernstein

Stylistic Period – 20th century

Form –Excerpt from a musical

Timbre –I think the musical version is strings and brass

Melody –low pitch range, frequent wide leaps

Harmony – simple and pleasing

Dynamics – gradual changes, build up of urgency

Texture -homophonic

Rhythm/Tempo –changing tempo with affectionate tone

Two Key Characteristic’s of Stylistic Period

1. plays on romantic emotions

2. adapted from Romeo and Juliet