3.11- Can Music Have a Specific Purpose? Flashcards
1
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pomp and circumstance
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formal and impressive
2
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utility music
A
music that is used for specific functional purposes
3
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absolutists
A
believe that to understand a piece of music, one must focus solely on the nature and interplay between the sounds that make up a piece of music
4
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tempo
A
The speed of the rhythm of a composition. Tempo is measured according to beats per minute.
5
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harmony
A
The combination of notes sounded simultaneously to produce chords.
6
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lyrics
A
the words of a song
7
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accompaniment
A
A musical part that supports or partners a solo instrument, voice, or group.
8
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melody
A
In a piece of music where there is more than one voice, or where harmony is present, the melody is the dominant tune of the composition
9
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rhythm
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A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.
10
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