Dictionary of Musical Terms
... Augmented - The term for a major or perfect interval which has been enlarged by one half-step, e.g. c-g , (an augmented fifth,) or c-d , (an augmented second). Also used for a triad with an augmented fifth, e.g. the augmented tonic triad in C major, C+, c-e-g . Baby grand - A small grand piano. Bal ...
... Augmented - The term for a major or perfect interval which has been enlarged by one half-step, e.g. c-g , (an augmented fifth,) or c-d , (an augmented second). Also used for a triad with an augmented fifth, e.g. the augmented tonic triad in C major, C+, c-e-g . Baby grand - A small grand piano. Bal ...
On Serial Music
... the notes of a scale that has been used in a symphony, by convention the scale is written without a rhythm, usually in semibreves. As with the notes of any melody composed from its tone row and derived forms, unless specifically required care needs to be taken to ensure that every chord does not int ...
... the notes of a scale that has been used in a symphony, by convention the scale is written without a rhythm, usually in semibreves. As with the notes of any melody composed from its tone row and derived forms, unless specifically required care needs to be taken to ensure that every chord does not int ...
AP Vocab
... Harmonythe prolongation or delay of a cadence by the addition of material beyond (i.e. before or after) the point at which the ...
... Harmonythe prolongation or delay of a cadence by the addition of material beyond (i.e. before or after) the point at which the ...
Intro to Figured Bass
... bass positions of chords. The practice is derived from Baroque keyboard music where the player read from a part consisting of a bass line and some numerical symbols that indicated what chord was to be played. It was shorthand and, consequently, allowed an element of improvisation to enter the perfor ...
... bass positions of chords. The practice is derived from Baroque keyboard music where the player read from a part consisting of a bass line and some numerical symbols that indicated what chord was to be played. It was shorthand and, consequently, allowed an element of improvisation to enter the perfor ...
notes and scales
... The keyboard is a good help to see the distance between notes. The smallest distance between keys is one semitone. So, between the white keys of C (do) and D (re) you have one tone because you have another key between both keys. This black key is the sharp C or flat D (therefore, you could call one ...
... The keyboard is a good help to see the distance between notes. The smallest distance between keys is one semitone. So, between the white keys of C (do) and D (re) you have one tone because you have another key between both keys. This black key is the sharp C or flat D (therefore, you could call one ...
MUSC 1000 Intro to Music
... It is difficult to tell the exact key of a piece – however, it can be heard if a piece is in a major or minor sound – or TONALITY Very Simply – if the piece sounds happy – it is in major – sad is in minor. ...
... It is difficult to tell the exact key of a piece – however, it can be heard if a piece is in a major or minor sound – or TONALITY Very Simply – if the piece sounds happy – it is in major – sad is in minor. ...
The Renaissance 4/4 Other Features of the Style
... Renaissance avoided doubling the following notes: • leading notes • dominant 7ths • dissonances • chromatically-altered notes. This is because: 1. by their dissonance these notes were already ‘prominent’ and so did not need ‘doubling’ - which unbalances the harmony. 2. ‘notes of motion’ need to be r ...
... Renaissance avoided doubling the following notes: • leading notes • dominant 7ths • dissonances • chromatically-altered notes. This is because: 1. by their dissonance these notes were already ‘prominent’ and so did not need ‘doubling’ - which unbalances the harmony. 2. ‘notes of motion’ need to be r ...
Concept Book
... a set of percussion instruments playing music from Latin America, especially Brazil & Cuba. Rhythm is the most important element. ...
... a set of percussion instruments playing music from Latin America, especially Brazil & Cuba. Rhythm is the most important element. ...
Music - Manchester HEP
... The next-simplest numerical ratio is 3:2. Call 3/2f the dominant and in this case call the note G. The next-simplest ratio is 4:3. 4/3f is called the sub-dominant, in this case the note F. (The name sub-dominant is because C is the dominant of F.) Next comes 5:4. This is called the mediant. In this ...
... The next-simplest numerical ratio is 3:2. Call 3/2f the dominant and in this case call the note G. The next-simplest ratio is 4:3. 4/3f is called the sub-dominant, in this case the note F. (The name sub-dominant is because C is the dominant of F.) Next comes 5:4. This is called the mediant. In this ...
Geometry of Harmony and Modes in Vaughan Williams` Romanza
... An important aspect of Romanza is its use of modes for various folk-like melodies, which occur in rapid sequence throughout the piece. This modal aspect of Romanza is frequently cited. See, e.g., the books by Lionel Pike (2003) and Elliott Schwartz (1964). Here, we will identify some of the modes us ...
... An important aspect of Romanza is its use of modes for various folk-like melodies, which occur in rapid sequence throughout the piece. This modal aspect of Romanza is frequently cited. See, e.g., the books by Lionel Pike (2003) and Elliott Schwartz (1964). Here, we will identify some of the modes us ...
A2 2, Part 2: Written Examination (MS)
... • Brief experiments with electro-acoustics, e.g. Pendulum Music (1968) a work for microphones and speakers. • His innovations include using tape loops to create phasing patterns in his early compositions and his technique of phase shifting, that is playing two or more identical loops at slight ...
... • Brief experiments with electro-acoustics, e.g. Pendulum Music (1968) a work for microphones and speakers. • His innovations include using tape loops to create phasing patterns in his early compositions and his technique of phase shifting, that is playing two or more identical loops at slight ...
Lesson_LLL_-_Mixture..
... In m. 25, notice that scale degree 3 has been lowered from D# to D§. Instead of a I chord (B major), a i chord (B minor) appears there. The effect is striking. Why would Schubert make such an alteration at this point? Looking at the text of the song, we find the narrator speaking to a brook that led ...
... In m. 25, notice that scale degree 3 has been lowered from D# to D§. Instead of a I chord (B major), a i chord (B minor) appears there. The effect is striking. Why would Schubert make such an alteration at this point? Looking at the text of the song, we find the narrator speaking to a brook that led ...
AP Music Theory - Stratford Public Schools
... Demonstrate understanding of a musical map including 1st and 2nd endings, Da capo, Dal Segno, codas, abbreviations, etc. Demonstrate a knowledge of percussion notation in music being performed as well as standard rudiments. (percussionists only). Demonstrate correct fingerings within a practical ran ...
... Demonstrate understanding of a musical map including 1st and 2nd endings, Da capo, Dal Segno, codas, abbreviations, etc. Demonstrate a knowledge of percussion notation in music being performed as well as standard rudiments. (percussionists only). Demonstrate correct fingerings within a practical ran ...
THE ELEMENTS OF MUSIC
... guitarists, and synthesizer players to add interest to long-held notes. Tremolo: The most common type of tremolo in rock music is achieved when a guitar player rapidly alternates the pick back and forth on a string. Trill (an ornament): rapid alternation of a two nearby pitches. Trills are commonly ...
... guitarists, and synthesizer players to add interest to long-held notes. Tremolo: The most common type of tremolo in rock music is achieved when a guitar player rapidly alternates the pick back and forth on a string. Trill (an ornament): rapid alternation of a two nearby pitches. Trills are commonly ...
class9#
... Consider the behavior of G# and Ab (same music-level pitch in C major. G# will be usually part of a transposition to A major (A) or A minor (Am), so it will function as a leading tone to A. Ab will probably be part of a modulation to Fm or Eb. it will go down to G. Ab and G# are not part of C, so th ...
... Consider the behavior of G# and Ab (same music-level pitch in C major. G# will be usually part of a transposition to A major (A) or A minor (Am), so it will function as a leading tone to A. Ab will probably be part of a modulation to Fm or Eb. it will go down to G. Ab and G# are not part of C, so th ...
Name: Nyocca Anderson Teacher: Mrs Chavannes Date: May 18
... is a group of 8 notes arranged in a particular order. A scale gets its name from the first note. There are different types of scales. One of which is the Major Scale.The Major Scale is very important for us to understand because we will use it as the basic element in understanding all scales, interv ...
... is a group of 8 notes arranged in a particular order. A scale gets its name from the first note. There are different types of scales. One of which is the Major Scale.The Major Scale is very important for us to understand because we will use it as the basic element in understanding all scales, interv ...
Musical Terms and Expressions Definitions
... Pizzicato - pluck strings instead of bowing Presto - very fast tempo or speed Recorder - an end-blown flute-like instrument that has a whistle mouthpiece, available in soprano, alto, tenor and bass. (The teacher told the students to play the recorder by blowing more softly.) Refrain - the melody of ...
... Pizzicato - pluck strings instead of bowing Presto - very fast tempo or speed Recorder - an end-blown flute-like instrument that has a whistle mouthpiece, available in soprano, alto, tenor and bass. (The teacher told the students to play the recorder by blowing more softly.) Refrain - the melody of ...
form.
... information on the screen, and click on the BEST of the choices. Be careful, though. If you choose the wrong answer, you’ll be taken back to the initial screen, and you’ll have to start over! ...
... information on the screen, and click on the BEST of the choices. Be careful, though. If you choose the wrong answer, you’ll be taken back to the initial screen, and you’ll have to start over! ...
Minor Pentatonic scale In music, notes are sometimes arranged into
... Here is an example of a pentatonic scale in a guitar tab: E|----------------------------------------------------------3----6B|-----------------------------------------------3----6-----------G|-------------------------------------3----5---------------------D|--------------------------3----5 --------- ...
... Here is an example of a pentatonic scale in a guitar tab: E|----------------------------------------------------------3----6B|-----------------------------------------------3----6-----------G|-------------------------------------3----5---------------------D|--------------------------3----5 --------- ...
CADENCES AND PHRASES
... A musical paragraph is called a period. A period is a collection of phrases with the last phrase having the strongest (most conclusive) authentic cadence. Like the “bite-sized” notion behind cadences and phrases, the organization of a period helps to serve the larger sense of direction in music. By ...
... A musical paragraph is called a period. A period is a collection of phrases with the last phrase having the strongest (most conclusive) authentic cadence. Like the “bite-sized” notion behind cadences and phrases, the organization of a period helps to serve the larger sense of direction in music. By ...
abrsm 2 - ISAS Portal
... tones, such as two adjacent pitches in a melody, and vertical or harmonic if it pertains to simultaneously sounding tones, such as in a chord. ...
... tones, such as two adjacent pitches in a melody, and vertical or harmonic if it pertains to simultaneously sounding tones, such as in a chord. ...
La Monte Young`s The Well-Tuned Piano Kyle Gann Perspectives of
... on Eb as 111, a choice that evolved from Young's saxophone improvisations. His favorite scale for improvising was G Dorian, in which he developed extended material on the subdominant seventh chord on C concert Eb-and that material grew into the tuning of the WTI! The term "tonic," however, will not ...
... on Eb as 111, a choice that evolved from Young's saxophone improvisations. His favorite scale for improvising was G Dorian, in which he developed extended material on the subdominant seventh chord on C concert Eb-and that material grew into the tuning of the WTI! The term "tonic," however, will not ...
Sequential Chorus Curriculum for grades 6-8
... Music History and Interdisciplinary Application 6th grade Discuss the historical and cultural background of the works performed by the ensemble. Identify similarities and differences in the meanings of common terms used in the various fine arts. Describe in simple terms the similarities and d ...
... Music History and Interdisciplinary Application 6th grade Discuss the historical and cultural background of the works performed by the ensemble. Identify similarities and differences in the meanings of common terms used in the various fine arts. Describe in simple terms the similarities and d ...
Minor Scales
... twelve notes. A western scale is a series of notes selected among these twelve notes. Each of these notes is called a degree. Each degree has its own name but is also often designated by a Roman numeral: ...
... twelve notes. A western scale is a series of notes selected among these twelve notes. Each of these notes is called a degree. Each degree has its own name but is also often designated by a Roman numeral: ...
Lewin, David “A Formal Theory of Generalized Tonal Functions”
... This takes us to The Neo-Riemannians and their development of a transformation Theory. The transformation theory developed by primarily Lewin, Hyers and Cohn3 wants to focus on the relation between chords instead of just naming chords in relation to a tonic. And they want to be able to do so even in ...
... This takes us to The Neo-Riemannians and their development of a transformation Theory. The transformation theory developed by primarily Lewin, Hyers and Cohn3 wants to focus on the relation between chords instead of just naming chords in relation to a tonic. And they want to be able to do so even in ...
Chord (music)
A chord, in music, is any harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously. These need not actually be played together: arpeggios and broken chords may, for many practical and theoretical purposes, constitute chords. Chords and sequences of chords are frequently used in modern Western, West African and Oceanian music, whereas they are absent from the music of many other parts of the world.In tonal Western classical music, the most frequently encountered chords are triads, so called because they consist of three distinct notes: further notes may be added to give tetrads such as seventh chords and added tone chords, as well as extended chords and tone clusters. Triads commonly found in the Western classical tradition are major, minor, augmented and diminished chords. The descriptions major, minor, augmented, and diminished are referred to collectively as chordal quality. Chords are also commonly classified by their root note—for instance, a C major triad consists of the pitch classes C, E, and G. Chords may also be classified by inversion, the way in which their pitches are vertically arranged.An ordered series of chords is called a chord progression. Although any chord may in principle be followed by any other chord, certain patterns of chords have been accepted as establishing key in common-practice harmony. To describe this, Western music theory has developed the practicing of numbering chords using Roman numerals which represent the number of diatonic steps up from the tonic note of the scale. Common ways of notating or representing chords in Western music other than conventional staff notation include Roman numerals, figured bass, macro symbols (sometimes used in modern musicology), and chord charts. Each of these systems is more likely to appear in certain contexts: figured bass notation was used prominently in notation of Baroque music, macro symbols are used in modern musicology, and chord charts are typically found in the lead sheets used in popular music.