Melody
Anacrusis?
Anacrusis when a beat doesn't start on the first beat (note or group of notes that precedes the first measure of a piece of music)
Major?
Seven note scale, pattern of whole and half steps, normally happy joyful uplifting, but can sound different
Perfect cadence?
Dominant (V) to the tonic (I). This progression gives a strong sense of resolution and closure
Binary?
AB
Monophonic?
a single melodic line with no accompaniment
Sequence?
is restatement of a motif or longer melodic passage at a higher or lower pitch in the same voice
Minor?
Seven note scale, melancholic/darker emotion, normally sadder but can be different
Imperfect cadence?
Typically ends of the dominant chord (V) creates a sense of pause or rest without providing a full resolution
Ostinato?
a musical phrase that is persistently repeated in the same musical voice
Homophonic?
primary melody accompanied by chords or harmonies that support it
Leitmotif?
Recurring musical theme associated with a specific character, idea, place, or emotion in a piece of music
Modal?
uses modes scales to creates it harmonic structure
Drone?
Long sustained note
Coda?
concluding section that brings a piece to a definite end.
Canon?
where a melody is introduced and then imitated by other voices or instrument at fixed intervals
Motif?
Short musical idea
Modulation?
the change from one key to another
Power chords?
Two note chords consisting of a root note and its perfect fifth
Ternary?
ABA
Walking bass?
typically consists of a smooth, steady sequence of quarter notes that creates a flowing rhythm
Countermelody?
Melody played at the same time as the main one normally contrasts the main melody
Pentatonic?
Five notes per octave
Pedal?
Sustained tone for example when the pedal note is held while other chords and melodies are played above it
Repetition?
Recurrence of musical phrases of motifs
Imitation?
repetition of a melody, phrase, or motif in a different part or voice shortly after its first appearance