theory Flashcards
1
Q
what is conjunct
A
a melody that moves by step
2
Q
what is disjunct
A
a melody that moves in leaps
3
Q
what is chromatic
A
uses notes from outside the key
adds colour to the chords
4
Q
what are arpeggios
A
rising and falling melodies that use the notes of a chord
5
Q
what is a diatonic melody
A
mainly based on major or minor scales
6
Q
what is a chromatic melody
A
include notes outside the key of music
7
Q
what are atonal melodies
A
not based on any key or tonal centre
8
Q
name the 4 cadences
A
perfect
imperfect
interrupted
plagal
9
Q
what is a drone
A
held/repeated chord throughout a piece
10
Q
what is syncopation
A
rhythms that accent/emphasise the offbeats
