Tonality
What are the two types of Tonality that we discussed?
Major and Minor
Describe Largo
What does "forte" mean in Italian?
Strength
Intro
What are the two types of textures we discussed in class
Thick and Thin
What are two words that describe a major tonality?
Bright, Happy, Upbeat, Fast, Sunshine
Describe Allegro
A jogging pace
What does Mezzo mean in italian?
Medium
What is the part of music that has the same harmony and the same lyrics and is repeated multiple time in a song?
Chorus
What is the music that plays behind the main line called?
Harmony
What are two words that describe a minor tonality
Sad, Unhappy. Cloudy, Gloomy etc.
Describe Presto
A full out sprint pace
What does "piano" mean in Italian?
Soft, quiet
What is the part of music that has the same harmony, but different lyrics when it is played?
Melody
What is the main line, usually sung by a singer, called?
Melody
Do the song lyrics have anything to do with tonality?
No
Describe Moderato
A fast walking pace
When you see a decrescendo in music, what does it mean?
Get quieter
What is the form called when there is a single harmony played over and over again through the whole piece?
Blues form
Rhythms can either be_________
Long or Short
Harmony
Describe Andante
A slow walking pace
At what dynamic level would you be talking at if you were giving a speech?
Mezzo Forte
What is the part of music that usually only happens once and has different harmony than the rest of the song?
Bridge
What are the eight elements of music
Tempo, Tonality, Rhythm, Melody, Harmony, Dynamics, Texture and Form