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Symbolic Music Representations
... Sequences of chords are called chord progressions. Certain progressions are more common than others and also indicate the key of a piece. Frequently chords are constructed from subsets of notes from a particular scale. The root of the scale is called the tonic and defines the key of the piece. For e ...
... Sequences of chords are called chord progressions. Certain progressions are more common than others and also indicate the key of a piece. Frequently chords are constructed from subsets of notes from a particular scale. The root of the scale is called the tonic and defines the key of the piece. For e ...
melody and syncopation
... A melodic structure is formed by themes and these themes are formed by phrases. For example, in the first theme of Ode to joy we see that the length of each musical phrase is 4 bars and the theme is made up of two phrases, which means that the length of this theme is 8 bars. In fact, this is the mos ...
... A melodic structure is formed by themes and these themes are formed by phrases. For example, in the first theme of Ode to joy we see that the length of each musical phrase is 4 bars and the theme is made up of two phrases, which means that the length of this theme is 8 bars. In fact, this is the mos ...
CHAPTER 4
... The development of chant notation The notation of musical pitch in the West first appears in northern Europe around 900. The earliest chant melodies were written in calligraphic signs, called neumes, moving left to right across the page. The earliest manuscripts served only as memory aids; the vert ...
... The development of chant notation The notation of musical pitch in the West first appears in northern Europe around 900. The earliest chant melodies were written in calligraphic signs, called neumes, moving left to right across the page. The earliest manuscripts served only as memory aids; the vert ...
Year-9-Music
... We understood and applied cadences to our composition: A perfect cadence is like a full stop – it sounds finished. It uses chords V – I. We use a perfect cadence at the end of a piece or a section. ...
... We understood and applied cadences to our composition: A perfect cadence is like a full stop – it sounds finished. It uses chords V – I. We use a perfect cadence at the end of a piece or a section. ...
Music - tl594
... Tempo-the pace at which a piece of music is performed Rhythm-the way a pattern of sound moves through time Pitch-the highness or lowness of a tone or sound Melody-a series of musical notes arranged one after another Harmony-sounding two or more tones at the same time Texture – the character of music ...
... Tempo-the pace at which a piece of music is performed Rhythm-the way a pattern of sound moves through time Pitch-the highness or lowness of a tone or sound Melody-a series of musical notes arranged one after another Harmony-sounding two or more tones at the same time Texture – the character of music ...
1b_LINE_MUSICs
... Examples of Line in Music The Concept of Line in Music Sequence of pitches in time -- often a melody. A line is sometimes referred to as a "voice" in a musical texture, even if it is played by an instrument and is not sung. Gregorian chant - note fluid melodic line, yet pitches are approached and l ...
... Examples of Line in Music The Concept of Line in Music Sequence of pitches in time -- often a melody. A line is sometimes referred to as a "voice" in a musical texture, even if it is played by an instrument and is not sung. Gregorian chant - note fluid melodic line, yet pitches are approached and l ...
ECDL2006_thematic-similarities - Music
... The objective: given a theme description, retrieve relevant phrases from a music database. These phrases will be thematically similar to each other The inspiration: Barlow and Morgenstern’s Dictionary of Musical Themes The challenge: the relevant phrases may be quite different from each other ...
... The objective: given a theme description, retrieve relevant phrases from a music database. These phrases will be thematically similar to each other The inspiration: Barlow and Morgenstern’s Dictionary of Musical Themes The challenge: the relevant phrases may be quite different from each other ...
HIGH FREQUENCY VOCABULARY WORDS AND DEFINITIONS
... A shout to express admiration, “great job” A style of choral singing; musical form in which leader’s solo (call) is followed by an answer (response) sung by a group A special ending Round metal instruments in the percussion family Two vertical lines on the staff to mark the end of the music Two peop ...
... A shout to express admiration, “great job” A style of choral singing; musical form in which leader’s solo (call) is followed by an answer (response) sung by a group A special ending Round metal instruments in the percussion family Two vertical lines on the staff to mark the end of the music Two peop ...
Choir 9 -12 - Vocabulary J - Fleetwoodpark
... Moveable DO System 'Movable Do system' means that the root of any given scale becomes 'Do' o For Example, in C major the note c is Do, in F major f is Do, etc. The advantage of applying movable Do is that we learn musical relationships independent of the key we are in. o For example, Do - Mi wil ...
... Moveable DO System 'Movable Do system' means that the root of any given scale becomes 'Do' o For Example, in C major the note c is Do, in F major f is Do, etc. The advantage of applying movable Do is that we learn musical relationships independent of the key we are in. o For example, Do - Mi wil ...
Music Music Functions: Physical
... previously stated themes helps the audience draw relationships among the characters and events in the film; gives the film a unified personality of its own. ...
... previously stated themes helps the audience draw relationships among the characters and events in the film; gives the film a unified personality of its own. ...
MUSC 1000 Intro to Music
... C Minor Scale – is very similar, but it uses some of the black keys as well – when we use the black keys and lower the notes, the notes are called FLATS – when we raise the notes – they are called SHARPS It is difficult to tell the exact key of a piece – however, it can be heard if a piece is in a ...
... C Minor Scale – is very similar, but it uses some of the black keys as well – when we use the black keys and lower the notes, the notes are called FLATS – when we raise the notes – they are called SHARPS It is difficult to tell the exact key of a piece – however, it can be heard if a piece is in a ...
CHAPTER I: Elements of Music: Sound, Melody, Rhythm, and
... explaining the concept of tonality. It also explores how composers combine melodies to create denser textures. The chapter investigates how harmony and melody combine to create the concept of key or tonal center. It concludes with the organization of musical ideas into forms. ...
... explaining the concept of tonality. It also explores how composers combine melodies to create denser textures. The chapter investigates how harmony and melody combine to create the concept of key or tonal center. It concludes with the organization of musical ideas into forms. ...
Chapter 2 How Music Lives: A Musicultural Approach
... the same basic chord progression as the others. CD ex. #1-19, Charles Atkins’ “A Funny Way of Asking,” features the 12-bar blues form. ...
... the same basic chord progression as the others. CD ex. #1-19, Charles Atkins’ “A Funny Way of Asking,” features the 12-bar blues form. ...
MSP_lecture10
... Geometric mean or √5/4 – this is our new M2 We want 2 semi-tones and 5 whole-tones of √5/4 to comprise octave of 2/1 Pure M3s but now the fifths are no longer just 3/2 We’ve got a nice sounding third but it came at a price... ...
... Geometric mean or √5/4 – this is our new M2 We want 2 semi-tones and 5 whole-tones of √5/4 to comprise octave of 2/1 Pure M3s but now the fifths are no longer just 3/2 We’ve got a nice sounding third but it came at a price... ...
Concepts of music overview
... Concepts of music overview The following is a general outline of Western musical concepts. ...
... Concepts of music overview The following is a general outline of Western musical concepts. ...
KOKO - Stratford School Academy
... The balafon also plays rolls up and down the keys (hitting one or two notes really fast, continuously). 2nd BALAFON joins in (low pitch). Then Both balafons play the theme before the drums comes in. The balafons play polyrhythms and improvise lots of melodies based around the original theme. They al ...
... The balafon also plays rolls up and down the keys (hitting one or two notes really fast, continuously). 2nd BALAFON joins in (low pitch). Then Both balafons play the theme before the drums comes in. The balafons play polyrhythms and improvise lots of melodies based around the original theme. They al ...
41. George Gershwin Summertime from Porgy and Bess
... from the bells in bar 6. Other important instrumental lines feature Oboe, Cor Anglais and Flute. From bar 26 a wordless female chorus sing a vocalise, doubling the string harmonies at a higher pitch. At the same time Gershwin adds a Violin obbligato (but this is barely audible on the NAM recording.) ...
... from the bells in bar 6. Other important instrumental lines feature Oboe, Cor Anglais and Flute. From bar 26 a wordless female chorus sing a vocalise, doubling the string harmonies at a higher pitch. At the same time Gershwin adds a Violin obbligato (but this is barely audible on the NAM recording.) ...
music 1010 - BEHS Choirbuzz
... B. one main melody accompanied by chords C. two or more melodies of relatively equal interest performed simultaneously D. two or more different versions of the same basic melody performed simultaneously 21. Repetition is a technique widely used in music because it A. creates a sense of unity B. help ...
... B. one main melody accompanied by chords C. two or more melodies of relatively equal interest performed simultaneously D. two or more different versions of the same basic melody performed simultaneously 21. Repetition is a technique widely used in music because it A. creates a sense of unity B. help ...
Theory Intro
... pattern shifted over (WHWWHWW). Harmonic minor has different interval pattern (W H W W H m3 H). ...
... pattern shifted over (WHWWHWW). Harmonic minor has different interval pattern (W H W W H m3 H). ...
Lecture 1 - University of Colorado Boulder
... “Joy to the World” opens with? …descending/ascending Barber’s Adagio … long arch ...
... “Joy to the World” opens with? …descending/ascending Barber’s Adagio … long arch ...
Impressionism - Mallaig High School Music Dept
... • In serial composition the tone row may be used in inverted form. This appears as a mirror image (in contrary motion). ...
... • In serial composition the tone row may be used in inverted form. This appears as a mirror image (in contrary motion). ...
The Elements of Music
... A hymn tune or chorale is considered to be homophonic, where the melody is in the top line or soprano part, and the others play supporting harmonies. All move with the same rhythm. In polyphonic music, each line is equally important melodically, and usually imitate each other. Examples of polyph ...
... A hymn tune or chorale is considered to be homophonic, where the melody is in the top line or soprano part, and the others play supporting harmonies. All move with the same rhythm. In polyphonic music, each line is equally important melodically, and usually imitate each other. Examples of polyph ...
Traditional sub-Saharan African harmony
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Sub-Saharan harmony is based on the principles of homophonic parallelism (similar chords changing simultaneously), homophonic polyphony (independent parts moving together), counter melody (secondary melody) and ostinato-variation (variations based on a repeated theme). Polyphony (contrapuntal and ostinato variation) is common in African music and heterophony (the voices move at different times) is a common technique as well. Although these principles of traditional (precolonial and pre-Arab) African music are of pan-African validity, the degree to which they are used in one area over another (or in the same community) varies. Specific techniques that used to generate harmony in Africa are the ""span process"", ""pedal notes"" (a held note, typically in the bass, around which other parts move), ""Rhythmic harmony"", ""harmony by imitation"", and ""scalar clusters"" (see below for explanation of these terms).