Musical Devices Flashcards by Jess Milburn | Brainscape

Q

Pedal

A

A very long or repeated bass note

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Sequence

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Repeated at a higher or lower pitch

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Q

Imitation

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Repeated at the same pitch

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Q

Syncopation

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Funky rhythms which fall between the beats

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Ostinato/riff

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A repeated tune or rhythm (over and over)

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