Tempo
What is Tempo
Speed of the piece (Fast/Slow)
What does texture mean?
Layers.
What is dynamics?
Loud and soft (volume)
True or False: Opera is only limited to singing and two or three instruments.
False
What is the structure of a song?
The form of a piece, such as ABA etc.
Very fast
True or False: Homophonic is a melody without accompaniment.
False
Crescendo.
What genre is "a Romantic art song"?
Lied.
Meaning of Question phase
A phrase that does not end on the tonic so sounds incomplete.
What is the difference between Presto and Allegro?
Presto is very fast, while Allegro is slightly slower.
The pitches of a chord separated a little in time.
What is the word in musical terminology for getting gradually quieter?
Diminuendo
What is the definition of Symphony?
A multi movement piece of music for orchestra
Meaning of Answer Phase:
A phrase that does end on the tonic and so sounds complete.
What is between Andante and Presto?
Allegro
What is the definition of Arpeggio?
The notes of the chord played in rapid succession.
Decrescendo.
Does the string quartet include three violins?
No, it includes two violins, viola and cello.
What is the difference Between Question and Answer phase?
Question phrase sounds incomplete (doesn't end on a tonic), while an Answer phase sounds complete (ends with a tonic).
What's the emotion and speed shown when performing lento?
Slow and sad.
What is the difference between block chord and broken chord?
Block chord is all the pitches of a chord played at the same time, while a broken chord is the pitches of a chord separated a little in time.
Give 5 Italian words for dynamics.
Forte, Crescendo, Fortissimo, Piano, Pianississimo. (can be different)
List 7 genres of the Romantic Era.
Symphony, Concerto, String quartet, Sonata, Opera, Lied, and Symphonic Poem.
What is a Binary structure?
AB form