western classical tradition since 1910 notes Flashcards
1
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ostinato
A
repeated pattern of notes, often used as an accompaniment
2
Q
motif
A
short , distinctive recurring musical idea used for compositional purpose
e.g. creating unity, or associated with a person or an emotion
3
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chromatic
A
using notes not found in the key
4
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dissonate
A
harsh or discordant sounds created by two notes that do not harmonise
5
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pedal
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a constant note, often tonic or dominant with melody and harmony changing above or below.
6
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melisma
A
one syllable sung over lots of notes
7
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pentatonic
A
five-note scale that omits fourth and seventh notes of the major scale
EG: C D E G A
8
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whole tone scale
A
scale made from whole notes
e.g.: C D E F# G# A#
9
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MODLA
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SCALE AND THE RESULTING MUSIC THAT USE THE OLD CHURCH MODES
EG:
