Africa - Toto Key Terms

Question 1

Strophic Form

Answer 1

Musical form in which a verse or passage is repeated

Question 2

Simple Duple Time

Answer 2

• 2/2 (split common time)

Question 3

Ostinato

Answer 3

A short melodic phrase repeated throughout a composition

Question 4

Syncopation

Answer 4

Off-beat rhythms

Question 5

Diatonic

Answer 5

Uses notes that belong to the key

Question 6

Riff

Answer 6

A short, repeated rhythm or melodic pattern

Question 7

Harmonic Rhythm

Answer 7

The rate at which the chords change (or progress) in a musical composition

Question 8

Conjunct

Answer 8

Move mainly by step (semitone or tone)

Question 9

Homophonic

Answer 9

Melody and Accompaniment

Question 10

A Major Key Signature

Answer 10

3 Sharps - F#,C#,G#

Question 11

B Major Key Signature

Answer 11

5 Sharps - F#,C#,G#,D#,A#

Question 12

Allegro Moderato

Answer 12

Moderately Fast

Question 13

D.S. Al Coda

Answer 13

instructs the musician to go back to the sign, and when ‘Al coda’ or ‘To coda’ is reached jump to the coda symbol

Question 14

Anacrusis

Answer 14

An upbeat to a musical theme starting before the first beat of the bar