Chapter 1
A basic rhythmic pattern that provides the foundation for the complex rhythms played by multiple drums
Clave
the distinct tonal quality of an instrument or voice, which is clearly identifiable by the ear.
Timbre
Hearing related experiences
Aural
the highness or lowness of sound is determined by its frequency of vibration.
Pitch
scholars who study the physical and cultural characteristics and social customs of a group of people.
Anthropologists, and Ethnomusicologists
a sequence of eight pitches built on the pattern of two whole steps, one half step, three whole steps, and one half step.
Major Scale
a question and answer pattern in which a group responds to a leader
Call-and-Response
a style of “art” music that stands apart from traditional or popular music.
Classical Music
in unison with everyone sounding the same pitch or octave at the same time
Monophonic
When do musical preferences typically form?
Adolescence
One of the biggest, most successful African American business owners
Barry Gordy Jr.
What type of listening can be considered “goosebumps level” listening
Sensuous Listening
Explain the significance of the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 mission
To take pictures of Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus. To deliver the golden record to intelligent life in the universe.
Can two songs sound completely different but be in the same genre?
Yes, because songs sang by Journey and Lynyrd Skynyrd are in the same genre but sound nothing alike. This is what we call Musical Style.
What does a music critic judge when listening to music?
Timbre
Expressiveness
Technique
Presentation
Impact