Impressionism Terms Flashcards
1
Q
When more than one mode has the same tonic (ie. C maj and C min)
A
Polymodality
2
Q
When piece has more than one tonic
A
Polytonality
3
Q
More than one meter is used at the same time
A
Polymeter
4
Q
Meter changes throughout piece (3/8, 4/4, etc)
A
Mixed meter
5
Q
5/8 , 7/8 , 5/4, 7/4, etc…
A
Irregular meter OR mixed meter
6
Q
Using all 7 notes of the diatonic scale without restrictions from harmonic/functional tonality.
A
Pandiatonicism
7
Q
Lydian, Phrygian, Ionian, Aeolian, Mixolydian, Locrean, Dorian
A
Diatonic Modes
8
Q
Altering the pitch of a major scale or a scale not found in the typical seven modes
A
Synthetic scale
9
Q
A group of adjacent notes played simultaneously
A
Tone cluster
10
Q
More than one chord stacked on top of eachother
A
Polychord
