music keywords Flashcards
Define tempo
the speed of the music
Define texture
the amount of instruments and what they are doing
Define dynamics
the volume of the music
Define structure
the layout of the music
Define melody
the tune of the piece of music
Define monophonic
this is when only one instrument is playing by itself
Define homophonic
when one instrument is playing a melody and other instruments are playing chords to accompany it
Define polyphonic
when 2 or more melodies are playing at the same time
Define contrapuntal
means the same as polyphonic
Define melody & accompaniment
where there is one clear melody and a clear accompaniment
Define unison
when 2 or more instruments play the same thing
Define capella
when only the voice is heard
Define call and responce
when one part is played and another part answers
Name the 4 families in the orchestra
Strings, woodwind, percussion and brass
what does pianissimo mean
very soft
what does piano mean
soft
what does mezzo piano mean
medium soft
what does mezzo forte mean
medium loud
what does forte mean
loud
what does fortissimo mean
very loud
what is another word for very soft
pianissimo
what is another word for soft
piano
what is another word for medium soft
mezzo piano
what is another word for medium loud
mezzo forte
what is another word for loud
forte
what is another word for very loud
fortissimo
what is the symbol for very soft
pp
what is the symbol for soft
p
what is the symbol for medium soft
mp
what is the symbol for medium loud
mf
what is the symbol for loud
f
what is the symbol for very loud
ff
Define Crescendo (cresc)
growing louder. symbol indicates the magnitude of the increase in volume
Define Decrescendo (decresc)
growing softer. symbol indicates the magnitude of decrease in volume
Define moving by step
conjunct melody
Define moving by leap
dis-conjunct melody
Define moving by sequence
playing the same melody in a different pitch
Define moving in canon
a melody plays and another plays the same thing slightly later
why is it important we have different textures
to provide variety in music
how do you remember the notes on the lines on a stave
Every Groovy Bear Dances Funky
how do you remember the notes between the lines on a stave
FACE in the space
which notes don’t have any sharps
B and E
how many beats does a semibreve stand for
= 4 beats
how many beats does a dotted minim stand for
= 3 beats
how many beats does a minim stand for
=2 beats
how many beats does a crochet stand for
= 1 beat
how many beats does a quaver stand for
=1/2 beats
how many beats does a semi-quaver stand for
=1/4 beats
Define harmony
2 or more notes at once
what are the dates of the baroque period
1600-1750
define terraced dynamics
when dynamics suddenly change from loud to quiet
define motive (riff)
small musical idea that is repeated
define tonallity
if the piece is in major or minor
define ornament
little decorations in the melody
define Basso Continuo
a continuous bass part throughout the music (normally played by a cello or double bass with the harpsicord
define Harpsicord
the first version of a piano
what cant a harpsicord do
hold notes
time period of J.S.Batch
1685-1750
time period of Handel
1685-1759
time period of Vivaldi
1678-1741
time period of Purcell
1659-1695
time period of Monteverdi
1567-1643
Baroque (Prominent) genres
Concerto
Concerto Grosso
Trio Sonata
Oratorio
Opera
Da Capo Aria
what is the tempo for Badinerie
Allegro
what is the tonallity of Badinerie
section A in Bm and in F#m, while section B does the opposite beginning in F# and ending in Bm
what is the tonallity of Badinerie
section A in Bm and in F#m, while section B does the opposite beginning in F# and ending in Bm
what is the time signature for Badinerie
2
4
what is the dynamics of Badinerie
Forte
what is the Harmony of Badinerie
Platonic
what is the pitch and melody of Badinerie
based on two short musical ideas. Flute part has two-octave pitch range
what is the form and structure of Badinerie
Section:A Bars:0-16 16 bars
Section:B Bars: 16-14 24 bars
what instruments are in Badinerie
Flute String orchestra and harpsichord
