Music Definitons

Question 1

Definition of Timbre

Answer 1

Refers to the unique tone quality of the different sounds, voices and instruments.

Question 2

Definition of Tonality

Answer 2

Is an element that makes a piece of music sound happy and bright, or sad and dark

Question 3

Definition of Texture

Answer 3

In music refers to the different layers a song or piece of music has.

Question 4

Definition of Monophonic

Answer 4

A monophonic piece has only one melody

Question 5

Homophonic

Answer 5

A homophonic piece has one melody and a supporting accompaniment at the same time e.g. chords on piano / guitar

Question 6

Definition of Polyphonic

Answer 6

A polyphonic piece has two or more melodies playing at the same time.

Question 7

Definition of Articulation

Answer 7

In the music refers to the different ways that notes can be played.
For e.g. smooth and detached

Question 8

Definition of Pulse

Answer 8

A pulse is a steady, regular beat that continues throughout a song.

Question 9

Definition of Rhythm

Answer 9

Rhythm is music’s pattern in time

Question 10

Definition of Ostinato

Answer 10

An ostinato in music is a repeating pattern of notes.

Question 11

Definition of Graphic score

Answer 11

Any picture or diagram that represents a piece of music

Question 12

Definition of Form

Answer 12

The structure of the music

Question 13

Definition of Binary form

Answer 13

Is a piece of music that has two parts or sections

Question 14

Definition of Ternary form

Answer 14

In music, a piece that has three parts or sections is in ternary form

Question 15

Definition of Mood

Answer 15

Refers to the feeling or emotions evoked by a piece of music.

Question 16

Tempo

Answer 16

Describes the speed of the pulse in music