Voicing
Four performers..
What is a quarter?
The speed of music...
What is tempo?
Two part form..
What is binary?
Smooth, connected performance..
What is legato?
The process of changing from on key to another..
What is modulate?
Reference to low pitch for voice or instrument..
What is bass?
To perform very loud..
What is fortissimo (ff)?
An extra ending..
What is a coda?
A sound formed by the combination of two vowels in a single syllable..
What is a diphthong?
Pitches moving in opposite directions..
What is contrary?
A line(s) of supportive music added to the main melody..
What is harmony?
Gradually slow down the tempo..
What is ritardando?
The same rhythm and melody but different words when repeated..
What is a verse?
Consonants that can sing on a pitch (m, v, l, etc.)
What is a voiced consonant?
A complete line of written music including all vocal parts and accompaniment..
What is a system?
Vocal performance without the support of pitched instruments..
What is a cappella?
Gradually decrease the volume..
What is decrescendo or what is diminished?
Harmonization above the main melody..
What is a descant?
The use of every half step in order (smallest unit of music measure)..
What is chromatic movement?
A continually repeated musical phrase or rhythm..
What is an ostinato?
When there is only one note sung for each syllable of the text..
What is syllabic?
A symbol indicating holding the note value longer than normal..
What is a tenuto?
A reworking of an original piece with changes in music concepts..
What is an arrangement?
Emphasize the normally weaker beats..
What is syncopation?
To increase the basic value of the note or rest..
What is augmentation?