GCSE Music Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Tessitura
A
The range of pitches in the melody or vocal part
2
Q
Ritornelli
A
Recurring passage in baroque music
3
Q
Cadenza
A
An improvised or written out ornamental passage played by a soloist usually in a “free” rhythmic style allowing for virtuoisic playing
4
Q
Tierce de picardi
A
When a minor piece finishes on a major chord
