Topic 1 - Timbre And Dynamics Flashcards
Definition of Timbre?
The unique quality of sound produced by different instruments. What makes instruments sound different.
What instruments are specific to the Indian genre?
Sarangi, Tabla, Tanpura, Shehnai, Zilher, Bansuri, Sarod, Sitar.
What is Portamento?
Sliding between two notes rated than sudden change of pitch.
Definition of reverb?
Electronically adding an echo effect.
Definition of distortion?
Electronically making the timbre sound aggressive and harsh.
What is a chorus?
Electronically manipulating the sound to give the impression of many sound sources.
What instruments are specific to the African genre?
Lute, Sanza, Ivory Horn, Balafon, Zurna, Oud, Kora, Mbira, Djembe, Doumbek, Djembe.
What are the two different vocal techniques?
Falsetto: very high adult male voice.
Vibrato: variation of pitch, sounds intense, used a lot in opera and on string instruments.
What is pianissimo?
Very quiet.
What is piano?
Quiet
What is mezzo piano?
Fairly quiet
What is mezzo forte?
Fairly Loud
What is forte?
Loud
What is fortissimo?
Very loud
What is crescendo?
Gradually getting louder.
What is diminuendo?
Gradually getting quieter.
What is sforzando?
Strong attack to a note, or suddenly loud.
What are the different vocal musics?
Soprano
Alto
Tenor
Bass
What is Con arco?
Playing with the bow.
What is pizzicato?
Playing plucked
What is con sordino?
With the mute.
What is double stopping?
Playing more than one string with the bow to produce more chords.
What is tremolo?
Bowing the string rapidly to produce shimmering sound.
What instruments are specific to the Caribbean genre?
Steel pans
Congas
Guiro
Tres
Which instruments are strings?
Violin Viola Cello Double Bass Harp Mandolin Lute Guitars
What instruments are woodwind?
Flute Clarinet Oboe Bassoon Saxophone Piccolo
What instruments are brass?
Trombone
Trumpet
French Horn
Tuba
What instruments are percussion?
Triangle Timpani Xylophone Glockenspiel Cymbals Bass drum Tambourine Snare drum
