Theory Quiz 2 Flashcards
def. lightly
leggiero
def. the part is divided between the players equally
divisi (div.)
def. gradually slow down, watch conductor
ritardando (rit.)
def. combines two notes of SAME pitch, combines their rhythmic value
tie
def. connects two notes of DIFFERENT pitch, play them smoothly without tonguing the note
slur
def. play at the same speed as the opening of the song/first tempo of the song
tempo I / A tempo
def. majestically
maestoso
def. calmly
tranquillo
def. hold the note or silence until conductor continues/cuts off
fermata
def. a group of notes/ phrases that form the main part of the song
melody
def. when two or more notes are played at the same time to create a chord
harmony
def. very short, light, detached (space between the notes)
staccato
def. played with emphasis, note is slightly tapered
marcato
def. smooth, held for its absolute full rhythmic value
tenuto
def. a break in the music - look at the conductor, completely stop playing
caseura
def. an interval of a half between pitches - the distance of a white key to a neighbouring black key on the piano keyboard
semi tone/ half step
def. an interval of two semi tones, the distance of a white key to a neighbouring white key with one black key in between them on the piano keyboard
whole tone
def. gives the effect of a shift between triple and duple meter: two groups of three versus three groups of two ie. 3/4 against 6/8
Hemiola
def. combines both simple an compound beats ie. 5/8
hybrid meter
What is the pattern of tones/semi tones for a major scale
T T ST T T T ST
What is the pattern of tones/semi tones for a natural minor scale?
T ST T T ST T T
In a harmonic minor what note is raised?
7th
In a melodic minor what notes are raised only on the way up?
6th and 7th
What is the order of sharps?
F (Father) C(Charles) G(Goes) D(Down) A(And) E(Ends) B(Battle)
