Exam 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is rhythm?
A
A repeated patterm
2
Q
What are the six dynamics of music?
A
Rhythm
Pitch
Timbre
Texture
Melody
Harmony
3
Q
What is pitch?
A
Frequency of the Sound
4
Q
What is tone color (timbre)?
A
The quality of a musical note
5
Q
What is tempo?
A
Speed of music
6
Q
What is rubato?
A
When the tempo speeds up or slows down
7
Q
What is an accent?
A
Emphasis placed on a certain note?
8
Q
What is meter?
A
Amount of time that beats occur in
9
Q
What is crescendo?
A
To get louder?
10
Q
What is decrescendo?
A
To get softer
11
Q
What is conjunct?
A
When the pitch changes smoothly
12
Q
What is disjunct?
A
When the pitch changes in jumps
13
Q
What do mutes do?
A
Change timbre
14
Q
What cultures use pentatonic meter?
A
Asian and African cultures
15
Q
What is consonance?
A
A stable sound
