Pitch
Fill in the blanks: In pitch, _____ = horizontal, ______ = vertical.
Melody = horizontal, Harmony = vertical
Which beats are accented in a 'backbeat'?
Beats 2 & 4
What is the first word that we discuss when looking at Texture?
Layers
Which orchestral family does the Tuba belong to?
Brass
Mezzo piano (mp) means to play...
moderately soft
Which musical term can be defined as 'a musical sentence'?
Phrase
If C-D is a step, and C-F is a leap, what do we call the interval C-E?
A skip
Name a time signature that could be represented by 'pineapple, pineapple, pineapple'
any of 9/8, 9/4, 9/16
If we are discussing the number of layers and the level of activity in each layer, which aspect of Texture are we discussing?
Density
Which of the following is an example of a tuned percussion instrument?: Tambourine, Triangle, Timpani, Floor Tom, Trombone
Timpani
What is a trill?
Rapidly alternating between the written note and the note above
An idea (melodic or rhythmic) that is repeated persistently is called...
an ostinato
What is the difference between range and register?
Range = distance between highest and lowest note, Register = where they sit
Two or more different rhythms played simultaneously is called...
a polyrhythm
Name the compositional technique that can be described as "Two distinct phrases. The first phrase is answered by the second, usually performed by different performers."
Call and Response
What item can a Trumpet use to vary the tone colour of the instrument?
Mute
Which term means to gradually get louder?
Crescendo
What term can be used to describe a melodic ostinato, often in the accompaniment in Popular Music?
Riff
If we call notes that sound nice together 'Consonant', what do we call notes that clash?
Dissonant
What is an 'anacrusis'?
An unaccented note that leads to the first strong beat
What term do we use to cancel a solo and tell everyone to play?
Tutti
What does the 'D' stand for in ADSR?
Decay
What is rubato?
Playing with freedom. Using a flexible tempo, the beat is not strict
Describe Ternary Form using letters to label the sections.
ABA
One syllable sung across multiple notes is called...
a melisma
Define Harmonic Rhythm.
The rhythm of the change in harmony (i.e. chords)
Which of the 'Phonics' means a texture with multiple independent and equally important lines performed simultaneously?
Polyphonic
What is the musical term used to tell a string player to pluck the instrument?
Pizzicato
What would I do if I saw the following instructions?
Rall. A Tempo
Gradually get slower and then back to the original tempo
What is the difference between a song that is 'Strophic' and one that is 'Through composed'?
(Strophic uses the same melody for each section/verse, Through composed uses different music for each section/verse)