Music Theory (Forms) Flashcards
1
Q
4 bars in 1, 2 bars in 4, 2 bars in 1, 1 bar in 5, 1 bar in 4/5, 2 bars in c
A
12 bar blues
2
Q
The first section of a piece, usually repeated
A
A part
3
Q
The second section of a piece played with the A part
A
B part
4
Q
32 bar blues
A
AABA form (Each 8 measures)
5
Q
Solo
A
One person playing
6
Q
Soli
A
Section playing alone (sometimes with rhythm section
7
Q
Tacet
A
Holding the key in the rythym section
8
Q
Head
A
Beginning or top of the song
9
Q
Vamp
A
Repeating the key into or out of the song (Tacet)
10
Q
Comping
A
Accompanying the soloist with background chords
11
Q
Walking (Bass)
A
Background with ascending or descending notes in a scale as a rhythm.
