Chapter 1: Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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Musicology
A
- the study of people making music
- the concept of “music”
- production of “sounds” as music
- interdisciplinary anthropology/sociology
2
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Elements of Music:
A
- patterns of noise(s)
- structure
- rhythm/beat/groove
- expression
- melody
- harmony
- consonance/dissonance
- listener’s feelings
3
Q
Consonance
A
Sounds pleasant
4
Q
Dissonance
A
Sounds harsh
5
Q
Pitch
A
The highness/lowness of a note
6
Q
Dynamics
A
The loudness/softness of a note
7
Q
Tone color/timbre
A
The quality of the sound being produced
8
Q
Harmony
A
2+ notes sounding simultaneously
9
Q
Melody
A
Series of single notes that add up to a recognizable whole
10
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Monophony
A
A single, unaccompanied melodic live (Alleluia Vidimus Stellam)
11
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Homophony
A
1 main melody with chordal accompaniment (Fuck You - Cee Lo Green)
12
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Polyphony
A
2+ melodic lines of equal importance
