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chromatic |
a 12 tone scale, including all the semitones in the octave is called: |
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a key |
a group of related tones with a common center, a tonic, is called: |
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it has a lowered third degree |
What characterizes the minor scale? |
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an interval |
the distance between 2 pitches |
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duple |
meter most likely associated with a march |
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countermelody |
one melody added to, or played against, another melody is called a |
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measures |
meter is marked off in groups called |
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compound meters |
meters in which each beat is subdivided into 3 rather than 2 are known as |
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polyrhythm |
the simultaneous use of two or more rhythmic patters is called |
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harmony |
the depth resulting from simultaneous events in music is described by the term |
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homophonic |
most traditional and contemporary popular songs are performed in ________ texture |
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imitation |
the procedure in which a melodic idea is presented in one voice and then restated in another is called |
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form |
the quality of work of art that represents structure or shape refers to its |
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repition and contrast |
the basic structural concepts in the element of form are |
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strophic form |
a vocal work in which each poetic stanza is sung to the same melody is in : |
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improvisation |
the technique through which performers create music on the spot is known as: |
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motives |
a basic technique in thematic development is the fragmentation of themes into: |
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call and response |
a singing style that features a leader who is imitated by a group is called: |
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all of the above |
ostinato procedure, or the repetitive use of short melodic, rhythmic, or harmonic patterns is common in: a) rock b) blues c) jazz d) all of the above |
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presto |
Which is not a slow tempo? a) grave b) largo c) presto d) adagio |
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crescendo |
the gradual swelling of volume |
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expressive content |
The markings for tempo and dynamics contribute most directly to: a) expressive content b) the form c) the thematic development d) the tonality |
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timbre |
the color of a tone |
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aerophones |
instruments that produce sound by using air as the vibrating means are called: |
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membranophones |
drum-type instruments fall into this category |
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oral transmission |
the preservation of music without the help of written notation is called |
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spiritual songs and spirituals at a revival |
Which is not considered entertainment: a) symphonies b) jazz and blues c) Japanese music performed in tea houses d) spirituals sung at revivals |
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8 |
How many notes in a scale does an octave span? |
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12 |
In Western music, the octave is divided into how many equal intervals? |
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C# or Db |
on the piano, the black key between C and D |
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pitch |
highness or lowness of tone |
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rhythm |
the controlled movement of music in time |
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timbre |
quality of sound distinguishing one voiceor instrument from another |
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texture |
harmonic and melodic interweaving |
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dynamics |
loudness or softness |
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frequency |
number of vibrations/ second |
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higher |
If the vibration is faster the tone will sound ________ |
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note |
a musical sound on paper |
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duration |
the length of time the vibration can be heard |
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acoustic music |
music produced without electronics especially amplifiers |
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sound |
vibrations perceived by the human ear, a musical sound is described by the pitch and duration |
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vibration |
fluctuation of pitch used to make a higher or lower sound |
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amplitude |
degree of loudness or softness |
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pitch |
highness or lowness of tone |
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hertz |
a measurement of frequency |
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decibel |
a unit of measurement for amplitude or volume |
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note |
a musical symbol denoting pitch and duration |
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duration |
length of time something lasts |
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volume |
degree of loudness or softness |
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frequency |
rate of vibration of a string or column of air which determines pitch |
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noise |
sounds without distinct pitch |
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climax |
the high point in a melodic line, which usually represents a peak in intensity as well as range |
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countermelody |
the relative importance of one melody over thee other is clear, the added tune is called a ________ |
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conjunct |
smooth, connected melody that moves principally by small intervals |
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disjunct |
disjointed or disconnected melody with many leaps |
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interval |
the distance between pitches |
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phrase |
a unit of meaning within a larger structure |
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cadence |
ends a phrase in a resting place which punctuates the music in the same way that a comma or a period punctuates a sentence |
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additive meter |
patterns of beats that subdivide into smaller, irregular groups; common in certain Eastern European musics |
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range |
the distance between the highest and lowest note |
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contour |
overall shape as it turns upward, downward, or remains static |
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duple meter |
the most basic pattern, alternates a strong beat with a weak one |
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offbeat |
a weak beat or any pulse between beats in a measured rhythmic pattern |
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polyrhythm |
the simultaneous use of several rhythmic patterns or meters, common in 20th century music and in certain African musics |
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meters |
organizing patterns of rhythmic pulses are called ______ |
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measures |
rhythmic pulses are marked off in _____ |
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mearsure lines |
measures are marked off by ________ |
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downbeat |
first accented beat of each pattern |
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rhythmic complexities |
occur with upbeats offbeats, syncopation, and polyrhythm |
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additive meters |
used in some world music |
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nonmetric |
some music is ______ or has an obscured pulse |
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downbeat |
measures often begin with a strong ________ |
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simple meters |
duple, triple, and quadruple are the most common |
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compound meters |
subdivide each beat into three, rather than 2, subbeats |
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triple meter |
has 3 beats to a measure- one strong beat and two weak ones |
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rhythm |
is what moves music forward in time |
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meter |
marked off in measures, organizes the beats in music |
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compound meters |
the beat is subdivided into 3 |
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simple meters |
meters which the beat has duple subdivisions |
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quadruple meter |
contains 4 beats to a measure, primary accent on the first beat and a secondary accent on the third |
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upbeat |
last beat of the measure, a weak beat, which anticipates the downbeat |
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syncopation |
a deliberate upsetting of the normal pattern of accentuation |
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sextuple meter |
most common compound meter, 6 beats to a measure, with accents on beats 1 and 4 |
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harmony |
the simultaneous events in music |
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chord |
the simultaneous sounding of 3 or more pitches |
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scale |
chords are built from a particular _____ |
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scale |
sequence of pitches |
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triad |
most common chord in Western Music has 3 notes built on alternate pitches of a scale |
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tonic |
the central tone around which melody and its harmonies are built |
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tonality |
central tone around whihc a melody and its harmonies are built; this principle of organization is called _____ |
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dissonance |
created by an unstable, or discordant, harmony |
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consonance |
occurs with the resolution of dissonance, producing a concordant sound |
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drone |
a single sustained tone or ______, constitutes the harmony |
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octave |
interval of 8 notes |
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