Concepts Flashcards
1
Q
Symphony
A
Large scale work for an orchestra
2
Q
Concerto
A
Large scale work for solo instrument and orchestra
3
Q
Cadenza
A
Showing off passage for solo instrument
4
Q
Arco
A
Using a bow
5
Q
Pizzicato
A
Plucking strings
6
Q
Flutter tonguing
A
Rolling r’s when blaming brass/woodwind
7
Q
Con sordino
A
Using a mute - trumpet
8
Q
Reverb
A
Note repeated by an electronic effect
9
Q
Distortion
A
Electronic effect to distort sound - electric guitar
10
Q
Pitch bend
A
Changing the pitch of a note
11
Q
Strumming
A
Pick drawn down the strings of a guitar
12
Q
Rolls
A
Very fast repetition of a note - snare drum
13
Q
Baroque
A
Period of music. Harpsichord
