Ritmo
This section includes the drummer, bassist, guitarist and pianist
The rhythm section
AB, AABB
binary form
An interval where the 2 notes are sounded at the same time
harmonic interval
Another name for timbre
tone color
This “father of harmony” would roll in his grave if he heard his name mispronounced
Bach
This fraction-like number helps ensure that there is rhythmic regularity from measure to measure
time signature
ABA
3 or more notes played at the same time
chord
The subtle, higher notes produced with the main note
overtones
Americans may use an “s” sound when mispronouncing this musical term meaning to gradually get faster
Accelerando
7/8 time
This form changes throughout without repeating
Through-composed form
This element is older than harmony
Melody
Standard unit used to measure frequency, meaning 1 cycle per second
hertz
Some people will say “ppp” to avoid the tongue twister of this dynamic marking
Pianississimo
These two instruments are most responsible for keeping time in an ensemble
drums and bass
AAAAAA
Strophic Form
When harmony is displeasing, or sounds like something is wrong
dissonance
This acronym refers to the way the sound unfolds over time
ADSR
This type of music is organized without a key or tonal center
Atonal
In this type of rhythm, something is changed slightly every time it is repeated
progressive
A A1 A2 A3 A4
Theme and variation
This type of triad occurs when the 3rd is lowered a half step
a minor triad
The initial sound, also the A in ADSR
Attack
This term, meaning “medium”, has a commonly forgotten hidden consonant sound
mezzo