Harmony - Techniques Flashcards
1
Q
Block chords
A
notes played together that form harmony, RH + LH
2
Q
Broken chords
A
chords split up between RH + LH
3
Q
Alberti bass
A
bottom - top - middle-top
rocking motion, classical/romantic
4
Q
Drone
A
long sustained note
5
Q
Counterpoint
A
different melodies played simultaneously.
Melodically independent, harmonically dependent.
6
Q
Consecutive 3rds and 6ths
A
notes played with 3rd or 6th intervals.
Thirds change tonality, this makes sure the crucial note is never missed
7
Q
Extended chords
A
often dissonant chords, 7ths, 9ths, 11ths
8
Q
Ostinato
A
a repeated musical pattern can be rhythmic or melodic
9
Q
cluster chords
A
many neighboring notes
10
Q
constant harmony
A
pleasant intervals, 8ths, 5ths, 3rds, 6ths
11
Q
Dissonance/chromatic harmony
A
uses chords or notes that create tension, 2nds, 7ths.
