Dynamics and Expressive Techniques
Gradually getting Louder
Crescendo
The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce a pleasing effect.
Harmony
A short repeated phrase/pattern
Ostinato
The type of word we can use to describe tone colour
Adjective
Having a single melodic line without harmonies
Monophonic
Gradually getting faster
accelerando
A broken chord
Arpeggio
What is the acronym we use as another term for Tempo?
BPM
List 10 different string instruments
Cello, guitar, Violin, bass, double bass, ukulele, viola, sitar, banjo, mandolin,
A single melody performed by a trumpet would have a _____________ Texture
Thin
Gradually getting slower
Ritardando
A small melodic interval
Step
The strong or stressed note
accent
an effect that adds depth, dimension, space and sustain
Reverb
An orchestra all playing at once would have a ___________ Texture
Thick
Gradually getting softer
Decrescendo
Large Melodic Intervals
Leap
A repeated melodic line or phrase that is catchy and usually forms the basis of the song, particularly in the style of rock music
Riff
This term is used to group instruments that are struck, hit or scraped.
A musical texture in which a main melodic line is supported by one or more additional musical lines that add harmonic support.
Homophonic
What is the Italian term for loud?
Forte
The key of D major has what sharps?
F# and G#
4/4, 3/4, 6/8 and 2/4 are examples of this aspect of duration
Time Signature
List three different guitar tones/effects
clean, overdrive, distortion, delay, reverb, flanger, phaser, chorus
A type of musical texture consisting of two or more simultaneous lines of independent melody,
Polyphonic