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Show 39 in Example 3 (the box with a vertical line through it) is a tongue click that signals the end of the use of one motivic category and the introduction of the next. This use will be explained in more detail in the next chapter. While air turbulence and unlunged noises play specific roles in the piece, the motives that are developed in the piece are built on three categories of vocal fold sounds: speech, singing, and ululation. Example 4 shows a moment in the piece when all three of these categories are used in close proximity; it includes speech (very tense), ululation (nervous laughter), and singing (impassive). It occurs during the introduction at about 1'00". Berio carefully introduces these vocal fold categories and combines them with other musical elements while maintaining their identities. The next chapter will explore the physiological consequences of the juxtaposition of these categories in the work, as well as how musical elements based on these categories are combined as a means of formal articulation and development. |
