Dynamics
Gradually getting Louder
Crescendo
The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce a pleasing effect.
Harmony
A short repeated melodic phrase/pattern
Melodic Ostinato
Plucking strings
Pizzicato
Having a single melodic line without harmonies or melody in counterpoint.
Monophonic
Gradually getting softer
Decrescendo
Large Melodic Intervals
Disjunct
A repeated melodic line or phrase that is catchy and usually forms the basis of the song, particularly in the style of rock music
Riff
Bowing a string
Arco
A musical texture in which a main melodic line is supported by one or more additional musical lines that add harmonic support.
Homophonic
What is the Italian term for loud?
Forte
The key of D major has what sharps?
F# and G#
6/8 time signature
6 quaver beats per bar
List three different guitar tones/effects
clean, overdrive, distortion
A type of musical texture consisting of two or more simultaneous lines of independent melody,
Polyphonic
Gradually getting slower
Ritardando
A small melodic interval
Conjunct
The strong or stressed note
accent
an effect that adds depth, dimension, space and sustain
Reverb
The simultaneous variation of a single melody line. A variation of the melody is played over the original melody.
Heterophonic
Gradually getting faster
accelerando
A broken chord
Arpeggio
What is the acronym for duration
TOTALBP
Time signature, Ostinato, Tempo, Accents, Length of notes, Beat and Phrasing
List 10 different string instruments
Cello, guitar, Violin, bass, double bass, ukulele, viola, sitar, banjo, mandolin,
A single melody performed by a trumpet would have a _____________ Texture
Thin