Key Definitions

Question 1

Fanfare

Answer 1

A short piece played by brass to introduce a person or event

Question 2

Triplet

Answer 2

Three notes in the space of two

Question 3

Homophonic

Answer 3

A melody with an accompaniment

Question 4

Tonic

Answer 4

The first note of a scale

Question 5

Dominant

Answer 5

The fifth note of the scale

Question 6

Homorhythm

Answer 6

All parts play the same rhythm

Question 7

Polyrhythm

Answer 7

All parts play different rhythms

Question 8

Ternary form

Answer 8

ABA structure

Question 9

Syncopation

Answer 9

Off beat rhythms

Question 10

Primary triads

Answer 10

Three note chords based on notes I 4 5 of a scale

Question 11

Walking bass

Answer 11

A constantly moving low part

Question 12

Twelve bar blues

Answer 12

The way of structuring blues music which lasts for twelve bars

Question 13

MCing

Answer 13

Narrating over the top of music - done by rappers in the intro

Question 14

Pulse

Answer 14

Constant steady beat

Question 15

Spitting

Answer 15

Emphasising the consonants when you rap

Question 16

Double time

Answer 16

Rapping twice as fast - music stays the same speed

Question 17

Free styling

Answer 17

Making up a rap on the spot