music revision Flashcards
What is ABA?
3 part structure
What is an example of ABA?
fanfares
What does Treble Clef mean?
A sign at the start of music for instruments of a higher pitch
What’s a Stave?
The five lines on which notes are written.
What’s a Chord?
3 notes played simultaneously.
What is a Triad?
3 note chords. (e.g. e minor).
What is a Disjunct?
A melody with loops.
What is a conjunct?
A melody with steps.
What does Brass mean?
A section of the orchestra. (e.g. Trumpet).
What is a ‘Triplet’?
A rhythm of 3 notes (E.g. Used in fanfares).
What is a phrase?
A short melody.
How many beats is a semibreve?
4 beats.
What does a semibreve look like?
A fancy o.
How many beats does a Minim last for?
2 beats.
What does a Minim look like?
Crotchet with a space (E.g. /
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o
How many beats does a crotchet last for?
1 beat.
What does a Crotchet look like?
Minim with the space. (E.g. /
/
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How many beats does a quaver last for?
half a beat.
How many beats does a semi quaver last for?
1/4 of a beat.
How long does a Crotchet Rest rest for?
1 beat.
How long does a Minim Rest rest for?
2 beats.
What does Pianissimo mean?
Very quiet.
What does piano mean?
Quiet
What does Mezzo Piano mean?
Moderately Quiet.
What does Mezzo Forte mean?
Moderately Loud.
What does Forte mean?
Loud.
What does Fortissimo mean?
Very loud.
What does Crescendo mean?
Getting louder.
What does Diminuendo mean?
Getting quieter.
Where are The Beatles from?
Liverpool.
What year were The Beatles most popular?
60s.
What are The Beatles influenced by?
Chamber, electronic, music hall, nursery rhymes, classical Indian music.
