composition devices Flashcards
sequence
taking a motif and repeating it several times each at a higher or lower pitch
imitation
when a melody is repeated often with a different instrument
repetition
repeating a melody; no changei
inversion
an upside-down melody jumping the same steps
ostinato
a short melody repeated continuously
augmentation
when a melodic idea is repeated with longer note values
diminution
when note values are shortened in repeated musical ideas
phrases
regular (or irregular) phrases of melody to show consistency or suprice
motif
a repeated short melody
fugue
similar to imitation but melody is repeated at a different pitch between parts
retrograde
melody played backwards
Minor Key Affect on Music
changes the mood to dark and agitated
major key effect on music
changes mood to become lighter; creates expressive peaceful mood
(is the tempo an assist?)
chromaticism effect
adds tension to the music and melodic interest
Pedal Notes Effect
thickens the texture and provides a harmonic background to the bar to stabilize.
(check for inversions, what does it strengthen? does it change?)
