Analysis word bank Flashcards
1
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Conjunct
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A melody that moves by step (Stepwise)
2
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Disjunct
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A melody that moves in larger intervals
3
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Contrapuntal or Counterpoint
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composed of two or more relatively independent melodies sounded together.
4
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Cross rhythms
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Cross rhythm is the effect produced when two conflicting rhythms are heard together
5
Q
Polyrhythm
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when two or more rhythms with different pulses are heard together, eg where one is playing in triple time and another is playing in quadruple time - three against four.
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