Vocabulary 1
The duration or length of sounds and silences that occur in music; organization of sounds and silences in time.
What is RHYTHM?
Played or sung gently or softly.
What is PIANO?
This key has NO sharps of flats
What is C MAJOR?
This interval goes from C to D
What is a Major 2nd?
In C Major, these are the three pitches in a I chord
What are C, E and G?
The rate or speed of the beat in a musical work or performance.
What is TEMPO?
Played or sung loudly or strong.
What is FORTE?
This Major Key has one flat
What is F MAJOR?
Bonus 200 points: What is that flat?
This interval goes from G to B
What is a Major 3rd?
In C Major, these are the three pitches in a V chord
What are G, B, and D?
The underlying steady pulse present in most music. It is felt, but not always heard by the listener.
What is the BEAT?
The varying levels of volume of sound in different parts of a musical performance.
What are DYNAMICS?
This Major Key has 3 sharps
What is A MAJOR?
Bonus 300 points: These are the 3 sharps in order
This interval goes from F to C
What is a Perfect 5th?
In F Major, these are the 3 pitches in a V chord?
What are C, E, and G?
A linear succession of sounds (pitches) and silences moving through time; the horizontal structure of music.
What is MELODY?
The organization of all the tones and harmonies of a piece of music in relation to a tonic.
What is TONALITY?
This Major Key has 4 Sharps.
What is E MAJOR?
Bonus 400 points: These are the 4 sharps in order
This interval goes from D to B
What is a Major 6th?
In D Major, these are the 3 pitches in a V chord (hint: watch your key signature)
What are D, F#, and A?
Tone color or tone quality that distinguishes one sound source, instrument, or voice from another.
The way a composer or arranger takes musical sounds and assigns them to specific instruments.
What is INSTRUMENTATION?
This Major Key has 5 flats
What is Db MAJOR?
Bonus 500 points: These are the flats IN ORDER
This interval has two instruments playing the same pitch
What is a unison?
In A Major, these are the 3 pitches in a ii chord (hint: watch your key signature)
What are B, D, and F#?