D Flashcards
Decay
Electronic manipulation of sounds, refers to the dying away of sounds or sounds
Delay
Electronic manipulation of sounds refers to the repeat of a sound or sounds
decrescendo
Gradually getting softer in volume
Definite pitch
A tuned sound
density
The ‘Thinkness ‘ of sound created by layers in a piece of music
Diminution
A pattern that is repeated with the notes half their duration
Diatonic
Major & Minor scales in western music
Dissonant
the sound created by a clash of discordant notes ( Less pleasing to the western ear)
Distortion
Changing the sound so it is distorted, usually though an effects pedal or amp
Drone
One or more notes held throughout a piece or section of music
Duration
the length of sounds and silences in music
Dynamics
The volume of sounds in music, including its relative loudness or softness, changes in volume, and an emphasis or accent on particular sounds
