medieval era Flashcards
1
Q
frequency
A
vibrations per second
2
Q
notes
A
symbols placed on a staff designates the pitch and duration
3
Q
range
A
distance between lowest and highest notes
4
Q
contour
A
overall shape
5
Q
rhythem
A
movement of music in time
6
Q
meter
A
organizes groups of beats
7
Q
cadence
A
end of phrase, resting place
8
Q
pitch
A
determined by frequency
9
Q
dynamics
A
denote volume
10
Q
neumes
A
melodic contour
11
Q
ordinary
A
fixed portions
12
Q
proper
A
variable portions
13
Q
mass
A
reenactment of christ’s last supper
14
Q
liturgy
A
worship performed by a religious group
15
Q
polyphony
A
the single most important feature in development of western music . precise rhythm pitch indicated : exact notation
