Vocabulary
What are Primary Chords?
Harmonies based on I, IV, V
Give an example of Classical music
Classical music
Who was Bach
Bach!
How many beats does a quarter note get?
1
What is solfege used for today?
Sightreading
What is an interval?
Distance between the highest and lowest tones that a given voice or instrument can produce
Give an example of traditional music
Traditional music
Who was Beethoven?
Beethoven
How many beats does a half rest get?
2
Name on responsibility of a conductor
Varies
What is a scale?
Sequence of tones arranged in rising pitches
Give an example of Popular music
Popular music
Who was Guido de Arezzo?
Guido
How many beats does a whole note get?
4
What day is your midterm exam in this class?
Thursday
Singing without instrumental accompaniment
Give three examples of a music ensemble
Choir, band, orchestra, symphony, etc.
Who was Pythagoras?
Pythagoras
Draw a whole note on the board
Whole note
What does the top number tell you in a time signature?
How many beats in a measure
What is timbre?
Distinct tonal quality of an instrument or voice
Give an example of a found instrument
Found instrument
What musical time period did Bach compose music during?
Baroque
Who is the greatest music teacher of all time
Mrs. Fegan