Music Higher Flashcards
1
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Melody/Harmony
What is Atonal?
A
No feeling of key (major or minor)
2
Q
Melody/Harmony
What are the two main cadences?
A
Perfect cadence - music sounds finished at the end.
Imperfect cadence - music sounds unfinished at the end.
3
Q
Melody/Harmony
What is Interrupted cadence?
A
When the music ends on a minor chord
4
Q
Melody/Harmony
What is Plagal cadence?
A
sounds finished
5
Q
Melody/Harmony
What is Chromatic Scale?
A
Uses black and white keys going up or down
6
Q
Melody/Harmony
What is Cluster?
A
A group of notes which class together
7
Q
Melody/Harmony
What is Contrary motion?
A
two parts move in other directions (one ascending and one descending)
8
Q
Melody/Harmony
What is Counter melody?
A
a melody played against the main melody
