Musical Devices
Linear progression of musical notes that the listener hears as one 'phrase'.
Melody
What is timbre?
A way to describe an instrument's sound.
The letters EGBDF stand for?
Every Good Boy Deserves Fruit
Who sings 'Espresso'?
Sabrina Carpenter
What is parallel motion?
Two parts moving in the same direction at the same time/
Adding chords to melody
Harmony
What is rhythm?
The beat.
The letters FACE stand for?
FACE in the space.
Who sings 'Down Under'?
Men at Work
What is similar motion?
Two parts moving in similar directions at the same time.
Easy to recognise, short musical idea.
Motif
What is an interval?
Two notes played at the same time.
What is the difference between major and minor chords?
Minor has a flat 3 and sounds sad :( Major sounds happy :)
Who sings 'American Idiot'?
Green Day\
What is contrary motion?
Two parts moving in different directions.
A section of music which is repeated at a different pitch.
Sequence.
What is a chord?
Three or more notes played at the same time.
What notes are in a C major chord?
C E G
Who sings 'My Island Home'?
Christine Anu
What is a leitmotif?
A character/setting's theme song.
A section of music is repeated on another instrument.
Imitation.
What are the 3 main types of chords?
Major, Minor, and Dominant.
What are the two 'perfect' intervals?
4th and 5th.
Name 3 Australian music artists.
Hope you got 3 otherwise you got homework!
What is the best thing about music class?
Winning Classroom Jeopardy!