1 Sound: Pitch, Dynamics, and Tone Color Flashcards
1
Q
Sound
A
The vibrations of an object
2
Q
Pitch
A
The relative highness or lowness we hear in a sound
3
Q
Tone
A
A sound that has a definite pitch
4
Q
Interval
A
The distance in pitch between any two tones
5
Q
Octave
A
An interval that tones are separated by
6
Q
Pitch Range/Range
A
The distance between the lowest and highest tones that a voice or instrument can produce
7
Q
Dynamics
A
Degrees of loudness or softness in music
8
Q
Accent
A
A note played with emphasis
9
Q
Tone Color/Timbre
A
Quality that distinguishes instruments
10
Q
Pianissimo
A
pp, very soft
11
Q
Piano
A
p, soft
12
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Mezzo Piano
A
mp, moderately soft
13
Q
Mezzo Forte
A
mf, moderately loud
14
Q
Forte
A
f, loud
15
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Fortissimo
A
ff, very loud
