Compositional Devices #2 Flashcards

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1
Q
  • One part in the music imitates a melody or rhythm in another part
  • Usually happens within the next two bars
A

Imitation

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  • A fragment (small part) of the melody is used

- Helps extend a music

A

Fragmentation

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3
Q
  • The melody or rhythm is repeated with larger note values

- Sounds similar but s l o w e r

A

Augmentation

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4
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  • The melody or rhythm is repeated with smaller note values

- Sounds similar but faster

A

Diminution

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5
Q
  • Repeated rhythmic idea or motif, usually underneath the music
  • May be played by a percussion instrument or by a melody instrument
A

Ostinato

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6
Q

Guitar or keyboard plays a catchy short melody that is repeated often during a song

A

Riff

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7
Q
  • A type of repetition in a melody
  • Ascending sequence - a short part of a melody that is repeated but all the notes are higher each repetition
  • Descending sequence - same as above but repeated lower
A

Sequence

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  • A melody begins as before, but this time is extended - for example: 2 bars now becomes 3
A

Melody Extension

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9
Q

A melody or rhythm can be repeated:

  • Exactly
  • Or with some changes
A

Repetition

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10
Q
  • A note in the bass that lasts for several bars
    OR
  • The same note repeated for several bars
  • Above that note the music moves - a melody and/or a harmony
A
Pedal Point
(Pedal, Pedal Tone)
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