Melody/harmony

Question 1

Appogiatura

Answer 1

Ornament which sounds like a leaning note. Takes half the value of the main note which follows it or two-thirds if the main note is dotted

Question 2

Augmented triad

Answer 2

Chord that is formed by a major triad in which the 5th is raised a semi tone

Question 3

Polytonality/bitonality

Answer 3

The use of two (bitonality) or more keys (polytonality) played or sung at the same time

Question 4

Suspension

Answer 4

This effect occurs when a note from one chord is held over to the next chord creating a discord, and is then resolved by moving one step to make a concord

Question 5

Tone row/ note row

Answer 5

An arrangement of the 12 notes of the octave which forms the basis of a serial composition

Question 6

Tritone

Answer 6

Interval of an augmented 4th, eg f-b. Made up of three whole tones

Question 7

Turn

Answer 7

Four notes which turn round the main note with the note above, the main note, the note below, and the main note again