General Knowledge Flashcards
1
Q
What is an Alberti bass?
A
Broken bass/chords
2
Q
What are chromatic notes?
A
Notes that go up and down a scale
3
Q
What is basso continuo?
A
Where there are at least two instruments in the bass.
4
Q
What era is basso continuo used in?
A
Baroque
5
Q
What is the meaning of ground bass?
A
Repeating base line
6
Q
What are some texture types?
A
- homophonic
- polyphonic
- monophonic
7
Q
What are some melody types?
A
- pitch
* duration
8
Q
What does A/B# mean?
A
An A chord with a B# in the bass
9
Q
Where are triplets found in rainbow?
A
Middle 8
10
Q
What is sotto voce?
A
In a hushed tone
11
Q
What is D C al fine?
A
Go back to the beginning
12
Q
What chord is a power chord?
A
E5 chord > E and B
13
Q
What is a cadenza?
A
Short piece played by itself
14
Q
What is the meaning of atonal?
A
No clear key
15
Q
What is a glissando?
A
Slide between two notes
