4 - Song Writing 2

Question 1

Chord Sequence

Answer 1

A series of chords that are played in a pre-planned order.

Question 2

Bass Line

Answer 2

The lowest-pitched part in any accompaniment, usually played on a bass guitar. It is often punchy.

Question 3

instrumentation

Answer 3

The choice of instruments or sounds used in a piece of music. Voices also count as an instrument.

Question 4

Harmonising

Answer 4

Playing/Singing a part with a similar shape to the main melody, often using notes from the same chord.

Question 5

Secondary chords: ii and vi

Answer 5

Minor chords ii and vi, which make a chord sequence more interesting that just using chords I, IV and V.

Question 6

Perfect Cadence

Answer 6

A cadence is an ending. A chord sequence that ends V-I sounds complete - this is a perfect cadence.

Question 7

Imperfect Cadence

Answer 7

A cadence is an ending. A chord sequence that ends I-V sounds incomplete - this is an imperfect cadence.

Question 8

Primary Chords

Answer 8

The chords used most commonly in accompaniment and the basis of harmony. Chords I, IV and V.