Tonality
The word for bright and happy sounding music
Major
How many groups are in duple meter?
2
Define Dynamics
How loud or quiet the music is
What are the solfege syllables of a major scale in order?
Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do
What words would you use to describe minor?
What is the meter that is in groups of three?
Triple
Define Tempo
How fast or slow the music is
Describe proper posture for singing, in your own words
1. Feet shoulder width apart
2. Hands at your side
3. Head in a neutral position, shoulders down
What size boomwhackers make the lowest pitches?
The larger the boomwhacker, the lower the pitch
True or False: Music in major is always fast and loud
False
What does it mean to audiate?
Think the rhythm words inside of your head
What is a melody?
The main tune of a song. The part that you sing or hum, or gets stuck in your head
What is Diction?
How we pronounce our words when we sing
Audiate and speak this rhythm...
See rhythm on the board
Is this song major or minor?
Major
True or false: Meter in music tells us how many sharps or flats are in a song
False
What is the difference between binary and ternary form in music?
Binary form has two parts (AB) while ternary form has three parts (ABA)
What is the diaphragm and why is it important?
The diaphragm is a muscle at the base of our ribs that allows us to take full, deep breaths that are needed for healthy singing
Two songs sung together at the same time. Also known as a mashup
Partner Song
Is this song major or minor?
Minor
Is this song duple or triple?
Duple
Two or more notes at the same time creates a...
Harmony
Our chest voice allows us to sing low pitches, where vibrations are felt in the chest.
Our head voice allows for us to sing high pitches, where vibrations are felt in our head.
What is an ostinato?
A pattern that repeats