musical devices Flashcards
1
Q
syncopation (rhythmic)
A
off beat ( 1 & 3 strong beats )
e.g. reggae, rock, blues and jazz music
2
Q
cross rhythm
A
2 conflicted rhythms heard together ( triplets against quavers, 3 against 2 )
3
Q
hemiola
A
2 groups of 3 beats replaces by 3 groups of 2 beats
4
Q
rubato
A
robbed time
5
Q
polyrhythm
A
2 or more rhythms heard together
6
Q
triplet
A
3 notes played in time of 2
7
Q
suspension
A
a chord held on when it changes, then resolved down
8
Q
pedal
A
note played repeatedly through a section
9
Q
drone
A
continuous low note played through whole piece
10
Q
modulation
A
music changes key
11
Q
immitation
A
copy
12
Q
riff
A
repeated chord sequence
13
Q
ostinato
A
repeated pattern
14
Q
loop
A
repeated section
15
Q
hook
A
catchy rhythm
16
Q
break
A
improvisation
17
Q
sequence
A
musical sentence
18
Q
call & response
A
called and copied
19
Q
augmentation
A
notes made longer
20
Q
diminution
A
notes made shorter
