P Flashcards
1
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Panning
A
In electronic manipulation of sounds, the effect by which sound moves from one speaker to the other.
2
Q
Pedal Point
A
A held or repeated note, usually in the bass.
3
Q
Pentatonic Scale
A
A scale that has a particular five notes to an octave.
4
Q
Phrase
A
A musical ‘sentence’ within a piece of music.
5
Q
Pianissimo
A
Very soft volume.
6
Q
Piano
A
Soft volume.
7
Q
Pitch
A
The relative highness and lowness of sound
8
Q
Polyphonic
A
Texture characterised by two or more melodic lines played or sung simultaneously.
9
Q
Polyrhythm
A
Two or more independent rhythms played simultaneously in different parts.
10
Q
Polystylism
A
Music that features two or more styles as a contrasting feature (e.g. ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ by Queen).
11
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Popular Music
A
Music in a ‘pop’ style with a simple melody and melodic structure.
