Music Flashcards
Aria
Solo singer in Orchestra/opera.
Dynamic contrast
How loud or quiet
p, pp, mp, f, ff, mf
What is a Trill?
moving quickly between two notes
What are Grace Notes?
written smaller than the rest, Quick.
What is a sequence?
melodic phrase that is immediately repeated at higher or lower pitch.
What is a Cadenza?
soloist flaunts there ability, sounds like in-prov, usually very fast.
What is meant by Syllabic?
every word is given one note only
What is meant by Melismatic?
many notes sung to one word/syllable.
what is a Descant?
counter melody that accompanies the main melody, Always higher than the melody.
What is a Chorus?
large group of singers
(in an orchestra)
What is meant by Homophony
All parts move together.
What is meant by Polyphony?
All parts move independently.
What is meant by Contrapuntal?
Very similar to Polyphony,
But melodies have equal importance.
(common when harpsichord playing piece were multiple parts/voices heard at once)
(will be in test)
What is meant by syllabic?
every. syllable. has.
a. note.
What is meant by melismatic?
multiple notes for one word gloooo-o-o-o-o-o-oooooorious
harpsichord?
old piano,
dynamics bad only
p and f
can’t hold note
Think Adams family
What is a ground bass
A bass line that is repeated throughout a piece of music.
What is a canon
one part starts then the other with same melody
London bridge is falling down.
What instruments do you find in the Baroque era?
Harpsichord, recorder
Strings like viola, violin, cello and double bass.
What is a pedal note?
A long repeated or held note in the bass.
What is a concerto
a solo instrument in an orchestra.
What is an ornament?
Decorates the main melody by adding extra notes.
How many sections does the music have in binary form?
2
A and B
How many sections does the music have in ternary form?
3
A and B then A again
Compound Time
The rhythm
3 4
4 4
