Five elements of music Flashcards
1
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Air produces the sound
A
Aerophone
2
Q
Stretched strings produce the sound
A
Chordophone
3
Q
Produces sound from its own substance
A
Idiophone
4
Q
Tightly stretched skins produce the sound
A
Membranophone
5
Q
Highest female voice
A
Soprano
6
Q
Female voice between soprano and contralto
A
Mezzo-soprano
7
Q
Lowest female voice
A
Contralto or alto
8
Q
Male singer with a range of female contralto
A
Countertenor
9
Q
Highest male voice except for a countertenor
A
Tenor
10
Q
Male voice with a range between a tenor and bass
A
Baritone
11
Q
Lowest male voice
A
Bass
12
Q
Single, unaccompanied melody
A
Monophonic
13
Q
One melodic line with other parts acting as accompaniment
A
Homophonic
14
Q
2 or more simultaneous, independent melodic lines
A
Polyphonic
15
Q
Italian word “Loud”
A
Forte