Timbre
"Breathy" is a word used to describe the timbre of...
Vocals
If a song has a timing signature of 3/4, how many beats per bar are there?
3
Name this chord: C, E, G
C (C major)
What genre is "Ocean Eyes" by Billie Eilish?
Pop
What is Tempo?
The speed of the music
Musically, what is structure?
The layout (sections) of a song
Who sings the famous hit "Mr. Brightside"?
The Killers
What are Dynamics?
How loud or soft the music is played
What are the 3 instruments commonly used in rock music?
Electric guitar, bass, drums
If a piece of music is written in Common Time, how many beats per bar are there?
4 (4/4 time)
What is a chord?
A group of notes (2 or more) that play together, forming the foundation for Harmony.
What is Timbre?
The sound quality of the instruments
"Brassy" is a word that may describe the Timbre of which instruments?
Brass instruments (Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Euphonium, French Horn)
If a song is written using minor chords, is it more likely to convey happy or sad emotions?
Sad
On the piano, the left hand plays the ____ while the right hand plays the _______.
Chords, Melody.
How many beats is a crotchet worth?
1
List the 5 elements of music that we covered this term.
Timbre, Harmony, Dynamics, Tempo, Structure.
How many beats does a Rock Beat (what we learnt in class) require for 1 full cycle?
4
What is Harmony?
The relationship between two or more notes sounding together
In the "structure" of a song, which section typically ends the song?
Outro
What is melody?
The main tune or riff of the song