AOs3 Film Music

Question 1

Define Leimotif?

Answer 1

A musical theme that represents a character, emotion or place

Question 2

Define Dissonant?

Answer 2

Notes that produce clashing sound when heard together

Question 3

Define Consonant?

Answer 3

Notes that sound pleasing when played together

Question 4

Define Atonal?

Answer 4

Piece of music with no key signature or tonal centre

Question 5

Define Rubato?

Answer 5

Slightly speeding or slowing down the tempo for expression

Question 6

Define Moderato?

Answer 6

Moderate walking pace

Question 7

Define Pesto?

Answer 7

Very fast tempo

Question 8

Define Perfect cadence?

Answer 8

Sounds complete ( chords 5-1 )

Question 9

Define Plagal cadence?

Answer 9

Sounds soft and complete ( chords 4-1 )

Question 10

Define Imperfect cadence?

Answer 10

Sounds incomplete ( chords 1-5 )

Question 11

Define Interrupted cadence?

Answer 11

Sounds incomplete AND ends on minor key ( chords 5-6 )

Question 12

Define Grace note?

Answer 12

Short crushed note that decorates a melody

Question 13

Define Sforzando?

Answer 13

Suddenly very loud

Question 14

Define Tremolo?

Answer 14

Moving backwards and forward on a string instrument with the bow - creates trembling effect

Question 15

Define Vibrato?

Answer 15

A slight fluctuation in pitch used to enhance a sound