Annotations for Performance: Amplitude

The word "up" is louder, perhaps a call to attention.

There is an emphasis on "will" and "own" in another possible declaration from the conformists of the war drum.

Hammad says this slowly, again using a short line to cut into the poem. An amplitude emphasis happens on "I," "not," and "played," sounding conclusive and absolute. Moreover, with each of these words, the pitch gets lower and lower, giving a sense of seriousness. This line also carries Hammad's American tone and slang, again showing her perspective on war conformity as an American through sound.

Hammad pauses after "drum", "ain't louder", "than this" and "breath". Her pitch lowers and her amplitude quietens with each word, drawing in the listener; however, the word "breath" sustains the pitch, breaking the pattern. Moreover, the word "ain't" brings back an American influenced sound experience.