Five elements of music Flashcards
Air produces the sound
Aerophone
Stretched strings produce the sound
Chordophone
Produces sound from its own substance
Idiophone
Tightly stretched skins produce the sound
Membranophone
Highest female voice
Soprano
Female voice between soprano and contralto
Mezzo-soprano
Lowest female voice
Contralto or alto
Male singer with a range of female contralto
Countertenor
Highest male voice except for a countertenor
Tenor
Male voice with a range between a tenor and bass
Baritone
Lowest male voice
Bass
Single, unaccompanied melody
Monophonic
One melodic line with other parts acting as accompaniment
Homophonic
2 or more simultaneous, independent melodic lines
Polyphonic
Italian word “Loud”
Forte
Italian word “Soft”
Piano
A succession of notes which have an organized and recognizable shape
Melody
Location of a sound, depending on the speed of vibrations
Pitch
Rate of vibrations per second, measured in Herz
Frequency
7 notes (major and minor)
Diatonic
All 12 halves
Chromatic
5 notes (black keys of the piano)
Pentatonic