Theme and Variation Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Sequence?
A
A melodic pattern is repeated up or down in pitch.
2
Q
What is Lower Auxillary?
A
A harmony note is played, followed by the step beneath it, before returning to the harmony note.
3
Q
What is Tonality?
A
Tonality is an important musical element. Using tonality we can instantly change the mood of music. A major tonalily is bright, while a minor tonality is slightly darker
4
Q
What is Harmony?
A
Harmony is the vertical organisation of pitch. This means it deals with chords. The choice of chords can drastically alter how a piece sounds. Triads sound consonant (pleasant), whereas other chords sound dissonant (clashy) such as diminished chords.
5
Q
What are Inversions?
A
Inversions are when the root of the triad is not the lowest note.
6
Q
Rules of melody writing
A
- Non-harmony noteshave to be approached by a step
- Most steps
- Bars start with harmony notes
- Have some repetition
