Chapter 3 Flashcards
The simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of intervals and chords
harmony
Simultaneous combination of three or more pitches that constitute a single block of harmony.
chord
Series of pitches in ascending or descending order, comprising the notes of a key.
scale
Interval between two notes eight diatonic pitches apart; the lower note vibrates half as fast as the upper and sounds an ____ lower.
octave
Common chord type, consisting of three pitches built on alternate notes of the scale (e.g., steps 1-3-5, or do-mi-sol).
triad
The first note of the scale, or key; do.
tonic
Principle of organization around a tonic, or home, pitch, based on a major or minor scale
tonality
Combination of tones that sounds discordant and unstable, in need of resolution
dissonance
Concordant or harmonious combination of pitches that provides a sense of relaxation and stability in music.
consonance
Sustained sounding of one or several pitches for harmonic support, a common feature of some folk musics
drone
A collection of pitches arranged sequentially in ascending and descending order constitutes a
scale
A combination of tones that sounds discordant or in need of resolution is called
dissonant
A chord that sounds stable or restful is called
consonant
Dissonance resolves in
consonance
Harmony describes the _____ aspect of music.
vertical
How many notes are in an octave?
eight
T/F: In Western music, two scales have been predominant: major and minor.
True
Simple harmony can be created when a melody is accompanied by a long, sustained tone called a
drone
The _____ serves as home base in most Western music.
tonic
T/F: The development of harmony is central to Western music.
True
The first and last note in a major or minor scale is called the
tonic
The most common type of chord in Western music is the
triad
The progression of ________ creates a feeling of order and unity in music.
harmony
The tonality of a piece is determined by the ________ chosen by the composer.
scale
