Conceptual Links

Question 1

Explain conceptual links

Answer 1

Conceptual links refers to how the different concepts of music are used together to create a specific musical style and concept.

Question 2

Explain comparison

Answer 2

The use of the concepts of music to compare two versions of the same song, either by comparing the two versions separately, or by analyzing their similarities and differences.

Question 3

Explain unity

Answer 3

Unity in a piece of music is what unifies it and ties it together which can be achieved through the repetition of different musical features such as melody, harmony and rhythm. E.g. repeating melody throughout a piece in different sections.

Question 4

Explain contrast

Answer 4

Contrast in a piece of music is where different musical features are used that make the piece dynamic and interesting. E.g. using binary structure where normally two sections sound completely different to each other.

Question 5

Explain tension

Answer 5

Tension is an effect that creates musical interest to a listener. Tension produces a sense of anxiety and there is generally always a release of tension or resolution. It can also be viewed as the composers way of creating excitement or building emotion in music.q

Question 6

What are other words that can also refer to tension in music

Answer 6

Suspense
Anxiety
Excitement
Anticipation
Expectation

Question 7

Explain climax

Answer 7

Climax is how the concepts of music are used to build up to a specific point or climax in a piece of music. Climax is achieved through the build up of the concepts of music. E.g. the dynamics increasing or the pitch getting higher, or both.