Terminology
What is the best definition of Melody?
Group of single notes played one after the other creating a cohesive line or musical phrase (recognizable tune)
Define meter
The organization of the beats (basic units) in music on bars (or measures).
Define "forte"
loud
What ensemble includes brass, woodwinds, percussion, and string
Symphony Orchestra
Define pitch
How high or low a note sounds.
How many beats are in a quarter note?
1
what is the definition of piano?
soft
What ensemble is for voices?
Choir
Define a scale
Collection of pitches arranged in descending or ascending order
How many beats are in a half note?
2
what does "mf" mean?
What is a chamber ensemble
A small group of instruments, one person per part.
Define timbre
A unique tone color. Its how we identify the sound of an instrument or voice.
How many beats do we have in a 4/4 measure?
4
what does "mp" mean?
mezzo piano
What is an ensemble of only wind instruments?
Wind ensemble
What are the three types of textures we studied in class? Define them
monophony- layer ; homophony- 1 layer + harmony; polyphony - multiple layers
How many beats are in a 6/8 measure? What type of note gets the beat?
6 beats in a measure, 8th note gets the beat.
what does "ff" mean?
fortissimo
What type of ensemble performs on a football field?
Marching band