Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
Q
interval
A
the space between two notes
2
Q
two general types of intervals
A
melodic and harmonic
3
Q
three ways to conceive intervals
A
relate to major minor scales; count the steps in between; or stack smaller intervals (like seconds or thirds) together
4
Q
enharmonic intervals
A
intervals that sound the same but are “spelled” differently
5
Q
What interval types can be augmented?
A
any major, minor, or perfect intervals
6
Q
What interval types can be diminished?
A
any major, minor, or perfect intervals
7
Q
The size of an interval and its inversion always totals what number?
A
9
8
Q
The quality of a major interval becomes _____ when inverted.
A
minor
9
Q
The quality of an augmented interval becomes ______ when inverted.
A
diminshed
10
Q
Only _______ intervals’ quality remains unchanged when inverted.
A
perfect
