Blue Cards Flashcards
1
Q
Continuo
A
Harmonies played on harpsichord and cello
2
Q
Drone
A
2 low notes, a 4th or 5th apart played throughout
3
Q
A long held note whilst harmony changes
A
Pedal
4
Q
Major 2nd
A
Fréré jacques
5
Q
Unfinished cadence
?-5
A
Imperfect
6
Q
Cadence
A
Resting place in music
7
Q
Interrupted cadence
A
V-VI
Surprise
8
Q
Texture
A
Monophonic
Homophonic
Polyphonic
Melody and accompaniment
9
Q
Tonality
A
Scale used
10
Q
Ornament
A
Melodic decoration
Extra notes in tune
11
Q
A-Capella
A
Unaccompanied singing
12
Q
Unison
A
All play same note
13
Q
Major 7th
A
Ew.
Horrible, unnatural
14
Q
8 notes higher
A
Octave
15
Q
Major 6th
A
Leia’s theme (Star Wars)
