From Acoustics To Musicology Flashcards
What are more complex musical compositions made of?
Tones from different instruments which vary in their pitch and amplitude over time
What can a complex acoustic event induce?
Emotional mood in listeners
Define music (Webster dictionary)
Music is the science or art of ordering tones or sounds in succession, in combination, and in temporal relationships to produce a composition having unity and continuity
What are the 3 aspects of sound?
Pitch
Timbre
Dynamics
What are the 3 elements of organisation?
Rhythmic patterns
Melodic phrases
Harmonic progressions
What aspects of music is associated with a happy emotion?
Wide melodic range
Consistent strong rhythm
Major chords
What elements of music creates a sad emotion?
Narrow melodic range
Slow rhythm
Minor chords
What elements of music create mixed emotions?
Wide melodic range
Rhythm variations
Mixed chords
What are elements of lyrics?
Rhymes
Syllables
What are elements of rhythm?
Meter
Tempo
What are aspects of melody?
Scale
Phrase
What does harmony refer to?
Chord progressions
How do musical notes differ?
Duration
Pitch
Intensity
Timbre
What characteristics make up a song that can be analysed and explored?
Lyrics Rhythm Melody Harmony Musical notes Elements of performance
