Final - Terms

Question 0

Rhythm

Answer 0

The heartbeat of the music, the ordered flow of music through time.

Question 1

Pitch

Answer 1

The highness or lowness of a sound

Question 2

Melody

Answer 2

A series of single notes, which at up to a recognizable whole.

Question 3

Theme

Answer 3

Melody which serves as the starting point for an extended piece of music.

Question 4

Climax

Answer 4

The emotional focal point of the melody.

Question 5

Harmony

Answer 5

Refers to the ways the chords are constructed and how they follow each other.

Question 6

Consonance

Answer 6

A combination of tones that is pleasing and restful

Question 7

Dissonance

Answer 7

Tones or combinations that give the feeling of unrest and require resolution in some other tone or chord.

Question 8

Tone color

Answer 8

The quality of sound that distinguishes one instrument or voice from another.

Question 9

Form

Answer 9

The organization of musical ideas in time

Question 10

Dynamics

Answer 10

Degrees of loudness or softness in music

Question 11

Monophonic textures

Answer 11

One melody without accompaniment, or a single unaccompanied melodic line- one sound

Question 12

Homophonic textures

Answer 12

Melody accompanied by chords

Question 13

Polyphonic textures

Answer 13

A simultaneous performance of two or more melodies of relatively equal interest.

Question 14

Male voices?

Answer 14

Tenor, baritone, bass. (Describing the sound of male voice)

Question 15

Female voice?

Answer 15

Soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto & contralto (describing the sound of female voice)

Question 16

Gregorian chant

Answer 16

The official music of the Roman Catholic Church.

Question 17

Ars Nova

Answer 17

A new system of music notation in which rhythm could be notate more precisely.

Question 18

Middle Ages

Answer 18

Used no instruments, 450-1440

Question 19

Renaissance

Answer 19

1450-1600

Question 20

Baroque

Answer 20

Organ/harpsichord, 1600-1750

Question 21

Classical

Answer 21

Age of Enlightenment, 1750-1825

Question 22

Fugue

Answer 22

A polyphonic composition based on one main theme.

Question 23

Suite

Answer 23

A set of dance - inspired movements, all in the same key, but different in meter, tempo, and character.

Question 24

Symphony

Answer 24

An extended ambitious composition usually in 4 movements, typically lasting 20-40 minutes for a full orchestra.

Question 25

Concerto

Answer 25

A type of musical composition for a small group of solo instruments and an orchestra usually in 3 movements.

Question 26

Rondo

Answer 26

A form of a single movement featuring a main theme. (And more)

Question 27

Sonata

Answer 27

A composition for one or two instruments usually in 3 or 4 movements.

Question 28

Oratorio/opera

Answer 28

A large scale composition for chorus, vocal soloists and orchestra usually set to a narrative text.

Question 29

Texture of an unaccompanied- flute, violin, or voice

Answer 29

Monophonic