sem 1
What is the speed of the beat of a song called?
Tempo
Music that is performed without pitched instruments
A Capella
The variation in loudness or softness of music
Dynamics
The specific way in which consonant, vowels, and complete words are performed while singing
Diction
A person who invents an original melody or complete composition
Composer
How different voice parts relate to each other in a piece of music
Texture
The variation of long and short sounds in music
rhythm
Instrumental parts the support singing
Accompaniment
The even distribution of voice parts so that all elements of a piece can be heard by the audience
Balance
The variation of high and low sounds in music
Pitch
A person who adapts an existing melody or complete composition to fit a specific type or ability of an ensemble
Arranger
The even distribution of individual voices so that a unified sound is created by the ensemble
Blend
Music that is all sung together using the same pitches and rhythms
Unison
The variation in how specific notes are performed
Articulation
How accurately all voices in an ensemble match the pitch correctly to one another
Intonation