Ch. 1 & 2 Vocab
Music of the great European composers from the middle ages to the 20th century
What is Classical Music
The release, happy, pleasant, or calm sound
What is consonance
A piece of music that is associated with literature; could include films, plays, musicals
What is dramatic form
120 beats per minute (bpm) is an example of...
In musical form, we have sections (A, B, C...). This is what needs to change to have a new section.
The melody (and rhythm)
A change in a musical component (rhythm, dynamics, notes, instrumentation)
What is variation
Combination of simultaneously sounding musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions, having a pleasing effect
What is harmony
If the music is based on polyphonic techniques
What is imitative form
The music to the movie "Star Wars" is an example of...
Dramatic form
Name three examples of concert etiquette
being polite, dressing up, applauding at the end of the piece, taking notes, silencing your cell phone, remaining quiet, actively listening
The tone of the music; the way a sound appears to our ears
What is color
The pulse/speed/beat of the music
What is tempo
Composer focuses elements of randomness and improvisation
What is Free/Open Form
A song with two or more melodies that are layered is an example of...
Polyphonic musical texture
These are the qualities of an active listener
Place in order from lowest to highest: Alto, Tenor, Soprano, Bass
What is bass, tenor, alto, soprano
Gradually getting louder in volume
What is crescendo
ABA structure with an exposition, development, and recapitulation section.
What is sonata form
Repeating the exact same melody twice is an example of...
Imitation
These are the five perceptual elements of music
Motion, Energy, Flow, Fabric, and Color
The music/note pattern in time - the length of the notes
What is rhythm
A moment of rest/repose, a closing of a musical phrase
What is a cadence
The Recapitulation section in Sonata form consists of these
Theme 1, theme 2, and Coda
Ritardando and decrescendo
Name each instrument family and one instrument in each family
Strings - violin, viola, cello, bass
Woodwinds - flute, clarinet, sax, oboe, bassoon
Brass - trumpet, french horn, trombone, tuba
Percussion - snare drum, bass drum, xylophone, triangle