Definitions & Sound
The opposite of sound is ____________.
Silence
Melody can be thought of as the _________ arrangement of music, while Harmony is ___________. (possibility for partial credit)
Horizontal, Vertical
Harmony produces tension and ____________, the foundation of our Western tonal system.
Resolution
Rhythm is composed of ______ that form a _______ , just like the human heart.
beats; pulse (tap your foot)
One person performing a lead melody while others accompany them is an example of ___________ musical texture.
Homophonic, the most common in modern music.
Music is an art form whose medium is _________ and canvas is __________. (possibility for partial credit)
Sound; Time (space sorta works too)
Notes of a melody can be connected by step in what's called _________ motion
Conjunct
The playing of 2 or more notes simultaneously is called a __________.
Chord
The classic "Boots and Cats" rhythm is an example of _______ meter.
Simple (divided in 2), NOT compound (divided in 3)
Dynamics indicate the ____________ of the music. 100 bonus points for an Italian example.
Volume. (forte, piano, mezzo, etc.)
The unique sound made by an instrument, voice, or producer is called ___________.
Timbre, or tone color
Another word for the shape of the melody, as shown in your beautiful "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" examples.
Contour
The two labels for tonality. One sounds happy and triumphant, while the other evokes doom and gloom. (possibility for partial credit)
Major & minor
Name one fast and one slow tempo in Italian. (possibility for partial credit)
fast: Allegro, Vivace, Presto
slow: Andante, Adagio, Largo, Grave
___________ describes the degree of connection between notes. It can be smooth and flowing, or detached and separated.
Articulation
Is music a universal language? Why or why not?
No, while music is a global cultural phenomenon, it is not universally understood, just like spoken language.
True or false, most music uses a combination of conjunct and disjunct motion.
True, it adds variety. The examples we studied showcased one more than the other for the purposes of providing strong examples.
True or false, most music uses a combination of consonant and dissonant harmony
True, it adds variety. The examples we studied showcased one more than the other for the purposes of providing strong examples.
Most modern songs are within this beats per minute range for their tempo so as to not stand out too much on the radio or in a shuffle.
100-120.
Provide the Italian term for either a gradual increase or a gradual decrease in volume. 100 bonus points for a sudden change in volume.
Decrease: Diminuendo, Decrescendo
Sudden: Subito
Music can be ___________, representing a real life emotion, person, place, etc.
Metaphorical
There were two famous songs used to demonstrate disjunct melodic motion. Provide at least one. (possibility for partial or double credit)
The Star-Spangled Banner, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Student Choice
True or false, minor tonality and dissonance are the same thing.
False, minor is dark but typically stable. dissonance is basically noise that is full of tension.
Humans cannot process beats as part of a pulse pattern beyond this.
33bpm, or about 1 beat every 3 seconds.
Provide an example of a song type with a polyphonic texture.
Renaissance church choir, Early jazz, We Don't Talk About Bruno