2 Performing Media: Voices and Instruments Flashcards
1
Q
Women
A
Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Alto (contralto)
2
Q
Men
A
Tenor, baritone, bass
3
Q
Woodwinds
A
flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, bassoon, etc
4
Q
Strings
A
Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, etc.
5
Q
Brass
A
Trumpets, Tuba, Trombone, French Horn, etc
6
Q
Percussion
A
Timpani, snare, bass drum, cymbals, etc.
7
Q
Keyboard
A
Organ, Piano, etc.
8
Q
Electronic
A
Synthesizer
9
Q
Register
A
Part of the total range in which instrument’s tone color is played
10
Q
Pizzicato
A
strings are plucked
11
Q
Double Stop
A
Two notes played at once
12
Q
Vibrato
A
Fluctuations that make sound warmer
13
Q
Mute
A
Veil or muffle the tone
14
Q
Tremolo
A
rapidly repeating tones by quick up and down strokes of bow
15
Q
Harmonics
A
Very high pitched tones
16
Q
Plectrum
A
instrument used to pluck strings on instrument (harp or guitar)
