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1-100
Performance
Timbre
00:13
The numbers are read calmly with a disinterested tone
Performance
Timbre
00:35
Vocal strength and loudness pick up, and certain words are dragged out until 30 is read with a shout. There are also the sounds of someone in the background speaking, then laughing. This suggests that there could be others in the room or near Bernstein as he performs this piece
Performance
Timbre
01:01
Tone quality changes again with a softer delivery
Performance
Timbre
03:14
The final number is read calmly and in Bernstein's regular speaking voice, denying listeners of reaching the apex with the excitement or anticipation built with the performance of the previous numbers.
Instead of pronouncing 100 as "one hundred," Bernstein instead says "a hundred." Perhaps it is just a more naturally flowing linguistic habit, but it could also be purposeful with the satiric and informal nature of the poem.
1-100
00:13 - 00:26
The numbers are read calmly with a disinterested tone
Timbre
00:35 - 00:42
Vocal strength and loudness pick up, and certain words are dragged out until 30 is read with a shout. There are also the sounds of someone in the background speaking, then laughing. This suggests that there could be others in the room or near Bernstein as he performs this piece
Amplitude
Timbre
Audience Sounds
01:01 - 01:07
Tone quality changes again with a softer delivery
Timbre
03:14 - 03:15
The final number is read calmly and in Bernstein's regular speaking voice, denying listeners of reaching the apex with the excitement or anticipation built with the performance of the previous numbers.
Instead of pronouncing 100 as "one hundred," Bernstein instead says "a hundred." Perhaps it is just a more naturally flowing linguistic habit, but it could also be purposeful with the satiric and informal nature of the poem.
Timbre
Amplitude