Concepts Flashcards
What is “a capella”?
Unaccompanied vocal music e.g. a choir
What do you call unaccompanied vocal music?
A Capella
What is “A minor”?
A Minor is the relative minor of C Major.
• No key signature
• Contains a G sharp (look for the # in the music, not at the start)
What is the relative major of A Minor?
C Major
What is the relative minor of C Major?
A Minor
What is “adagio”?
Adagio is a leisurely tempo.
What do you call a leisurely tempo?
Adagio
What is “allegro”?
Allegro is a fast tempo.
What do you call a fast tempo?
Allegro
What is “alto”?
Alto is the lowest female singing voice.
What is the lowest female singing voice?
Alto
What is “andante”?
Andante is a walking pace tempo.
What do you call a walking pace tempo?
Andante
What is “arco”?
Arco is a string technique; a bow is used.
What do you call it when a bow is used? (string technique)
Arco
What is an “aria”?
An aria is a solo song sung in an opera.
• One singer
• Tells a story
• Usually accompanied
What do you call a solo song sung in opera?
An Aria
What is “Baroque”?
Baroque is a musical period between 1600 and 1750. Listen for;-
• Harpsichord
• Strings (cello)
• Recorder
What musical period is 1600 - 1750?
Baroque
What is “bass”?
Bass is the lowest male singing voice.
What is the lowest male singing voice?
Bass
What is a “bothy ballad”?
A Bothy Ballad is a Scottish folk song with lots of verses. • Tells a story • Unaccompanied • Solo • In dialect • Sung by a man
Which Scottish music concept means a folk song with lots of verses that’s usually unaccompanied and sung by a man?
A Bothy Ballad
What is “C major”?
C Major is the relative major of A Minor.
• No key signature