Definitions You Should Know!!!

Question 1

What is tonality

Answer 1

Whether its major or minor

Question 2

Binary structure

Answer 2

Two different secrions. A then B

Question 3

Ternary structure

Answer 3

3 sections in the piece when the 1st and 3rd are the same
A - B - A

Question 4

Rondo form

Answer 4

A main theme which pkays after a different section
A - B - A - C - A

Question 5

Dr T smith

Answer 5

Dy rhy Ton Seq Mel Inst Tech Harm

Question 6

Musical periods
(Beginning and end of Baroque, Classical & Romantic periods)

Answer 6

Baroque (1600 - 1750)
Classical (1750 - 1825)
Romantic (1825 - 1900)

Question 7

Most common awnsers.. its not always right though!! PPSS (tip to remember)

Answer 7

Cadence | Perfect
Harmonic Feature | Pedal
Melodic feature | Sequence
Rhythmic feature | Syncopation

Question 8

Most common awnsers for tonality.. “Mo-Mo-Ma-Mi”

Answer 8

Modal, Major, Minor, Modulates

Question 9

Pedal

Answer 9

Long low note held while main melody plays

Question 10

Static harmony

Answer 10

Chords and notes playing for a long time (typically found in jazz/punk music)

Question 11

Ground bass

Answer 11

A chord progression in a base line

Question 12

False relations

Answer 12

Playing a melody in say Dmajor but playing a C flat. Basically playing in a dissonant manner

Question 13

Suspensions

Answer 13

Holding notes over barlines

Question 14

What is Tierce de picarde

Answer 14

A tonic major note/chord is played at the end of the a piece in a minor key

Question 15

Monophonic

Answer 15

Having a single melodic line without any harmonising

Question 16

Polythonic

Answer 16

2 or more parts having melodies on their own

Question 17

Homophonic texture

Answer 17

The word Homophonic means “Same sounding”
Homophonic music features a single melody with chords