Key Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
Fanfare
A
A short piece played by brass to introduce a person or event
2
Q
Triplet
A
Three notes in the space of two
3
Q
Homophonic
A
A melody with an accompaniment
4
Q
Tonic
A
The first note of a scale
5
Q
Dominant
A
The fifth note of the scale
6
Q
Homorhythm
A
All parts play the same rhythm
7
Q
Polyrhythm
A
All parts play different rhythms
8
Q
Ternary form
A
ABA structure
9
Q
Syncopation
A
Off beat rhythms
10
Q
Primary triads
A
Three note chords based on notes I 4 5 of a scale
11
Q
Walking bass
A
A constantly moving low part
12
Q
Twelve bar blues
A
The way of structuring blues music which lasts for twelve bars
13
Q
MCing
A
Narrating over the top of music - done by rappers in the intro
14
Q
Pulse
A
Constant steady beat
15
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Spitting
A
Emphasising the consonants when you rap
