about intervals Flashcards
what are the three parts of an interval?
- the distance
- the size (number) & quality (perfect, major, minor, augmented, or diminished)
- is it harmonic or melodic?
what are the two TYPES of intervals?
semitones (half steps) and tones (whole steps)
(blank) numbers will be line/line and space/space
odd
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even
name the perfect intervals
unison, 4th, 5th, 8ve
name the major/minor intervals
2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th
name the types of interval qualities
perfect, major, minor, augmented, diminished
define UNISON
two notes that are the same
name the 5 main scales to learn and how many notes are in each?
major/minor (8)
chromatic (12)
whole-tone (6)
pentatonic (5)
what does it mean to “spell” intervals?
- taking two notes and naming the intervals
2. taking the tonic and an interval and naming the ending note
what are augmented intervals?
perfect intervals with a raised tone
what are diminished intervals?
perfect intervals with a lowered tone
how many intervals are there?
13
jumping from C to D is described as what kind of interval?
a 2nd
jumping from C to E is described as what kind of interval?
a 3rd