Fundamental Music Terms
a sequence of tones arranged in rising pitches
Scale
A dramatic stage form which combines the arts of acting and singing
What innovative resource allows us to learn about music from other cultures
Technology
Which is the most attentive/impactful form of listening?
Perceptive Listening
the distance in pitch between two tones
Interval
a question and answer pattern where a group responds to a leader
Call and Response
Name two instruments that are used in non-western (outside the USA) musical cultures
Any two instruments from the world instruments list
Which is the least impactful form of listening?
Casual listening
a cooperative musical expression
ensemble
an inventory of compositions mastered and performed by a musician
Repertoire
a scholar who studies the music of different cultural groups
Ethnomusicologists
the way sounds are woven together
texture
Everyone singing the same pitch or octave at the same time
Unison
“art” music that stands apart from traditional or popular music
Classical Music
The Gamelan is from which country?
Bali
music intended for a wide audience, featuring prominent melodies
Popular Music
combinations of long & short sounds that convey a sense of movement
rhythm
the performance, practices, means, traditions, uses and beliefs about music of a group of people either from a specific time or place
Music Culture
What was the name of the bollywood song that we listened to in class (hint: it was about an elopement)
Barso Re
Name the 5 characteristics used to responsibly evaluate performances
timbre, expressiveness, technique, presentation, impact