General Knowledge Flashcards
What is an Alberti bass?
Broken bass/chords
What are chromatic notes?
Notes that go up and down a scale
What is basso continuo?
Where there are at least two instruments in the bass.
What era is basso continuo used in?
Baroque
What is the meaning of ground bass?
Repeating base line
What are some texture types?
- homophonic
- polyphonic
- monophonic
What are some melody types?
- pitch
* duration
What does A/B# mean?
An A chord with a B# in the bass
Where are triplets found in rainbow?
Middle 8
What is sotto voce?
In a hushed tone
What is D C al fine?
Go back to the beginning
What chord is a power chord?
E5 chord > E and B
What is a cadenza?
Short piece played by itself
What is the meaning of atonal?
No clear key
What is a glissando?
Slide between two notes
What is a pizzicato and what instrument uses this technique?
Plucking of strings. Guitar (strings)
What is concerto?
Solo instrument + orchestra
What is programme music?
Music that tells a story
What period was programme music used?
Romantic period
