Interval
What is the distance between two notes?
The distance between two notes is called an interval.
What is the distance between two half steps?
A whole step
What is the smallest distance between two notes?
A half step
What is a group of notes played together?
It is called a chord
What term describes the speed of a piece of music?
Tempo
Name the interval that consists of two half steps.
Whole step or a 3rd
How many whole steps are in an octave?
There are 6 whole steps in an octave
They are so close in pitch range that we label them the same with only a sharp or flat to add distinction to what happened when we moved from one note to the next.
What chord consists of three notes?
A basic chord
What is the term that describes a gradual increase in tempo?
accelerando
What interval is formed from the first and fifth note on a scale?
An interval of a fifth
What is the symbol for a whole step in musical notation?
W
How many half steps are in a whole step?
There are two half steps in a whole step
What is the difference between a major or minor chord?
The difference is the third of the chord is played flat for a minor chord and played natural for the major chord.
What does "allegro" indicate about tempo?
To go quickly and brightly
What is the name for an interval of the octave?
Perfect 8th interval
What is the effect of a whole step on a melody?
The whole step sets the mood and helps to convey the feeling of the song.
How does a half step effect the pitch?
It alters the pitch by making it sound flat or sharp.
What is a seventh chord?
When you add the seventh note in the musical scale to the chord you are playing.
How does tempo effect the mood of the piece?
The tempo sets the tone right away for how you will feel as you listen to a song. Slower songs make you feel different things than fast songs.
What is the significance of intervals within harmonies?
They give music their emotional depth and drive musical movement.
What is the interval pattern for a major scale?
W,W,H,W,W,W,H
What is the interval pattern for a major scale?
W,W,H,W,W,W,H
What notes make up the C chord?
C, E, and G
What tempo marking indicates a slow pace?
Largo, Grave, Adagio, Lento