Rosas Accompaniment Reasons

Supports the theme Sounds of breathing, sighing and hitting the floor
are all pedestrian sounds which relates to the
pedestrian theme of the piece.
Gives structure to the
pieces
The different sections have different
accompaniment, for example the natural sounds of
breathing in the first section, the percussion
section with loud beats during the chair section and
the electronic, slightly quieter music during the
corridor section.
Suggests time of day The minimal breathing and sighing helps to
suggest that it is night time as it is quiet and the
accompaniment is only the noise from the dancers.
Suggests weather Rain drops being heard when the dancers enter
shows the weather.
Creates atmosphere The breathing and silence in the first section
creates an eerie atmosphere.
Creates Climax The build-up in tempo and volume during the chair
section creates an obvious climax in the dance.
Creates Contrast The sounds of the floor section are the dancers
irregular breathing that happen every 2-3
movements. Also when the dancers are rolling on
the floor their hands and elbows and bodies are
hitting the floor making banging sounds that fit well
with the breathing and the sharp movements.
When the dancers are not breathing or moving
there is a silence in the area. The main example of
silence in Rosas is when the dancers are on the
floor in a line and their bodies are stiff and their
heads are not on the floor this part is a major
contrast to the previous movements because there
is a constant irregular rhythm and whenever they
move the heavy breathing starts making the
silence build up an atmosphere and tension for this
section.

Shows historical context The electronic sounds suggest the dance is
modern.
Shows social context
Suggests a dance style The electronic sounds suggest the dance is of a
modern style.