Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Music (My deck) > Monster revision > Flashcards

Monster revision Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Ultimate Music Theory flashcards
1
Q

Name a rhythmic device

A

Syncopation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Which brass instrument is most likely to play glissando?

A

Trombone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Which cadence is found at hr end of each section of the Bach?

A

Perfect

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What command word does antiphonal come under?

A

Texture

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What period of time featured chromatic harmonies?

A

Romantic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

In which period of time was the turn a commonly used ornament?

A

Classical

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Which style of music is most likely to feature swung or swing rhythms?

A

Jazz

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What does allegretto mean?

A

Rather fast

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Which section of the Africa features triplet rhythms?

A

Instrumental

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is an Alberti bass?

A

Broken chords

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Which period in time is chromatic harmony associated with?

A

Romantic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the key word for more Han one not per syllable in vocal music?

A

Melisma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Give one word to describe what dissonant means

A

Clash

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Which time signature is sometimes written as C?

A

4/4

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Which form is most commonly used in Baroque music?

A

Binary form

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Choose one word to describe the meaning of the term largo?

A

Slow

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Who composed Africa?

A

Paich and porcaro

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Which chord is used for the opening 2 bars of Badinerie in various inversions?

A

Tonic

19
Q

Which of the following minor keys has a key signature of NO flats or sharps?

A

A minor

20
Q

Which key has a key signature of 1 flat?

A

F major

21
Q

New a harmonic device

A

Pedal

22
Q

Which scale is used in the riff B in the intro of Africa?

A

Pentatonic

23
Q

Which of the dances below does NOT have a time signature of 3/4?

A

Gigue

24
Q

What is the keyword for an upbeat?

A

Anacrusis

25
Q

Which keyboard instrument would play the basso continuo line in sacred baroque music?

A

Organ

26
Q

Name a melodic device

A

Sequence

27
Q

Which woodwind instrument is most likely to feature in jazz?

A

Saxophone

28
Q

What is the keyword for using the bow as a string player?

A

Arco

29
Q

Tonic key of Badinerie

A

B minor

30
Q

If you had to chose one word to describe the harmony of a piece, which word covers almost. 90% of pieces of music written?

A

Diatonic

31
Q

Which riff is heard at the end of each line in the verse of Africa?

A

1

32
Q

How is the key of the end of the A section related tot eh beginning of Badinerie?

A

Dominant

33
Q

Which key is used in the chorus of Africa?

A

A major

34
Q

What is the correct term for blocks of loud and quite in Badinerie music?

A

Terraced dynamics

35
Q

Choose one word to give the meaning of presto

A

Fast

36
Q

If you had to pick one word to describe the texture used in both set works which word would best fit?

A

Homophonic

37
Q

Which style is Africa?

A

Soft rock

38
Q

Which of the following bars of the Bach has a Neapolitan 6th chord?

A

35

39
Q

What is the name of the album Africa is from

A

Toto IV

40
Q

What is the meaning of antiphonal

A

Q and A

41
Q

What does diatonic mean

A

Only notes found in the scale (non chromatic)

42
Q

What would be the best description of the tonality to be used in a mystery film?

A

A mix of both major and minor

43
Q

What best describes the pitches that would be used to represent a villain?

A

low, chromatic and descending

44
Q

Which features would NOT be used to show that a character felt isolated?

A

Perfect cadence

Music (My deck) (7 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions