Music GCSE Flashcards
1
Q
Melody
A
The tune of the song
2
Q
Harmony
A
Other notes in the same scale played to compliment the melody
3
Q
Tonality
A
The key that the music is in (usually major /minor) and whether it changes.
4
Q
Rhythm
A
The lengths of the notes (quaver) and the patterns they form (syncopation).
5
Q
Metre
A
The number of beats in the bar (e.g. 4/4) The same as time signature
6
Q
Tempo
A
The speed of the beat of the music (aka BPM)
7
Q
Texture
A
The layers of the music and how they relate. (e.g. homophonic, polyphonic)
8
Q
Structure
A
The sections of the music (e.g. verse/ chorus) and forms used (e.g. concerto)
9
Q
Sonority
A
Instruments, voices or other playing techniques.
10
Q
Dynamics
A
How loud the music is
11
Q
Articulation
A
How the notes are played
