Melody Flashcards
What does a musical scale consist of?
A collection of notes with pre-defined pitch distances
What note is used as a toning standard in Western music?
The A above C. 440 Hz.
What scale is used in most music systems around the world?
Diatonic scale (TTS T TTS)
What aspects of music have a strong emotional effect?
The richness and harmony of range of instruments and combinations of melodic lines
What is the vocal range of most singers?
2-3 octaves
What type of sound does playing several instruments create?
A polyphonic sound
Rich timbre
Larger pitch range (can cover a wide range of frequencies if we use a variety of instruments)
Can the sound of the same frequency sound the same even if the timbre of instruments is different?
Yes
Does the sound of frequency (same note) across octaves sound similar?
Yes
