Absolute music. Music that makes no intentional reference to a non
... acoustical theories from Pythagoras to Helmholtz. Intervals (the distance from one note to another] considered consonant in the common practice of tonal music are unisons, octaves, perfect fifths and fourths, and both major and minor sixths. Costumes. The clothing worn on stage by the performers. Co ...
... acoustical theories from Pythagoras to Helmholtz. Intervals (the distance from one note to another] considered consonant in the common practice of tonal music are unisons, octaves, perfect fifths and fourths, and both major and minor sixths. Costumes. The clothing worn on stage by the performers. Co ...
Listening Guide
... The complete melodic outline of the work is repeated several times, with newly invented ornamentation at each appearance. In this performance, a poignant climax is reached in the third statement of the melody, with the erhu “singing” out beautifully in the instrument’s highest range. Our excerpt sto ...
... The complete melodic outline of the work is repeated several times, with newly invented ornamentation at each appearance. In this performance, a poignant climax is reached in the third statement of the melody, with the erhu “singing” out beautifully in the instrument’s highest range. Our excerpt sto ...
Analysis Guide
... G. Tone Painting: If there is text or a programmatic intent, how is this reflected in the music (give specific examples) H. Non-harmonic tones: how are non-harmonic tones used, if at all? II. HARMONY (vertical pitch relationships) A. Chord structures: 1. What types of vertical structures are used (t ...
... G. Tone Painting: If there is text or a programmatic intent, how is this reflected in the music (give specific examples) H. Non-harmonic tones: how are non-harmonic tones used, if at all? II. HARMONY (vertical pitch relationships) A. Chord structures: 1. What types of vertical structures are used (t ...
A Semiotic Analysis of Paisaje Cubano con Lluvia by Leo Brouwer
... process, along with its obvious but necessary conjunctions, provide an effective path of communication to convey both extramusical and intramusical information to its audience, given the so-called “abstract” nature of music? Can a composer articulate meaning by making a deliberate compositional deci ...
... process, along with its obvious but necessary conjunctions, provide an effective path of communication to convey both extramusical and intramusical information to its audience, given the so-called “abstract” nature of music? Can a composer articulate meaning by making a deliberate compositional deci ...
AP-Music-Theory-Study-Guide
... Alberti bass- arpeggiated accompaniment, where the notes of the chord are presented in the order lowest, highest, middle, highest Canon- contrapuntal composition, which employs a melody with one or more imitations Counterpoint, polyphony- relationship between two or more voices independent in contou ...
... Alberti bass- arpeggiated accompaniment, where the notes of the chord are presented in the order lowest, highest, middle, highest Canon- contrapuntal composition, which employs a melody with one or more imitations Counterpoint, polyphony- relationship between two or more voices independent in contou ...
Chapter 2 How Music Lives: A Musicultural Approach
... Repetition and patterning are key features of most music. Elements including melodies, rhythms, chord progressions, metric cycles, and large sections of material may be presented and repeated in a performance – either once or many times. Repetitions may be exact, or may change through subsequent rep ...
... Repetition and patterning are key features of most music. Elements including melodies, rhythms, chord progressions, metric cycles, and large sections of material may be presented and repeated in a performance – either once or many times. Repetitions may be exact, or may change through subsequent rep ...
Melodic Techniques in Jazz Improvisation
... In this new column about utilizing the art of melody in jazz improvisation I would like to present my ideas and examples as a series. Two questions that come up immediately - "what is a melody?", and "what is melodic improvising?" - lead me to begin the discussion with a definition of melody and of ...
... In this new column about utilizing the art of melody in jazz improvisation I would like to present my ideas and examples as a series. Two questions that come up immediately - "what is a melody?", and "what is melodic improvising?" - lead me to begin the discussion with a definition of melody and of ...
The Neapolitan Chord (Phrygian II) Definition The Neapolitan chord
... often the I4 or the V(7). Less often, it resolves to other chords as part of a chromatic line. It may be followed by a dominant of the dominant (viio7/V or V7/V). Part-Writing: Always double the third of the chord, since it is the unaltered tone. ...
... often the I4 or the V(7). Less often, it resolves to other chords as part of a chromatic line. It may be followed by a dominant of the dominant (viio7/V or V7/V). Part-Writing: Always double the third of the chord, since it is the unaltered tone. ...
musical texture
... The word “mono” means one or single.Therefore we hear monophonic texture when a person sings alone without accompaniment or background music. So we can say that monophonic texture is heard when a single melodic line is performed without accompaniment. That single melody could be played or sung by on ...
... The word “mono” means one or single.Therefore we hear monophonic texture when a person sings alone without accompaniment or background music. So we can say that monophonic texture is heard when a single melodic line is performed without accompaniment. That single melody could be played or sung by on ...
Course Description - W. David
... intervals or chords that ends a phrase section, or piece of music. Cadences give phrases a distinctive ending, that can, for example, indicate to the listener whether the piece is to be continued or concluded. ...
... intervals or chords that ends a phrase section, or piece of music. Cadences give phrases a distinctive ending, that can, for example, indicate to the listener whether the piece is to be continued or concluded. ...
Iteractive Music - University of South Carolina
... – Little control over formatted appearance of screen including: • Fonts • Size of form elements • Appearance and features of audio plug-in ...
... – Little control over formatted appearance of screen including: • Fonts • Size of form elements • Appearance and features of audio plug-in ...
Polygraph 17 - Duke University
... way of paying attention to the various devices that delimits an experience as a “work of art.” The problem of listening should then necessarily appear as its own solution, as the failure to grasp a work simply reaffirms that late modernist dictum that some listeners refuse to accept: there is no suc ...
... way of paying attention to the various devices that delimits an experience as a “work of art.” The problem of listening should then necessarily appear as its own solution, as the failure to grasp a work simply reaffirms that late modernist dictum that some listeners refuse to accept: there is no suc ...
Materials of Music Study Guide Medium Melody Harmony
... Music provides different functions—for religion, work, entertainment, in societies around the world. Most cultures have sacred music, for religious functions, and secular music, for nonreligious activities. There are many genres, or categories, of music; some works cross over categories, borrowing e ...
... Music provides different functions—for religion, work, entertainment, in societies around the world. Most cultures have sacred music, for religious functions, and secular music, for nonreligious activities. There are many genres, or categories, of music; some works cross over categories, borrowing e ...
Debussy
... twentieth century. His works are associated with the impressionistic movement in art by their invocation of mood, color, and fluidity. While impressionism has been the enduring term for his musical style, Debussy was more influenced by symbolist writers, whose poetry inspired many of his works. A co ...
... twentieth century. His works are associated with the impressionistic movement in art by their invocation of mood, color, and fluidity. While impressionism has been the enduring term for his musical style, Debussy was more influenced by symbolist writers, whose poetry inspired many of his works. A co ...
At a Glance - Music
... 3. Participate appropriately as an ensemble member while performing music at the minimal level of 3 on the difficulty rating scale 4. Demonstrate requisite performance skill sets appropriate for postsecondary pursuits 1. Improvise a stylistically appropriate vocal or instrumental solo over a given h ...
... 3. Participate appropriately as an ensemble member while performing music at the minimal level of 3 on the difficulty rating scale 4. Demonstrate requisite performance skill sets appropriate for postsecondary pursuits 1. Improvise a stylistically appropriate vocal or instrumental solo over a given h ...
Music Grade Level Expectations at a Glance High School – Performance Pathway
... Perform music accurately and expressively at the minimal difficulty level of 1 on the difficulty rating scale at the first reading individually and as an ensemble member ...
... Perform music accurately and expressively at the minimal difficulty level of 1 on the difficulty rating scale at the first reading individually and as an ensemble member ...
Music Performance Assessments - IgniteArt
... Unity and Variety Tension and Release Stability and Instability Based on Bodily Correlates (See Minds on ...
... Unity and Variety Tension and Release Stability and Instability Based on Bodily Correlates (See Minds on ...
File
... Demonstrate the expressive elements of music – including melody, harmony, rhythm, style, genre, texture, instrumentation, mood, tonality, and form – through playing musical instruments. Perform music with appropriate technique and level of expression at an appropriate level of difficulty in sight re ...
... Demonstrate the expressive elements of music – including melody, harmony, rhythm, style, genre, texture, instrumentation, mood, tonality, and form – through playing musical instruments. Perform music with appropriate technique and level of expression at an appropriate level of difficulty in sight re ...
Document
... ________________________ 1. Avoid A2 and A4…circle and identify undesirable intervals ...
... ________________________ 1. Avoid A2 and A4…circle and identify undesirable intervals ...
MUSICAL ELEMENTS
... • Tonality has a psychological aspect associated with it. – Music that is atonal can be disturbing to the listener. (Atonal has NO specific key.) -- The listener expects to hear certain sounds that complete the musical pattern. ...
... • Tonality has a psychological aspect associated with it. – Music that is atonal can be disturbing to the listener. (Atonal has NO specific key.) -- The listener expects to hear certain sounds that complete the musical pattern. ...
Harmony, Key, and Texture from 11/13/14 and
... • The above three methods used in conjunction are the methods used in achieving musical interest. ...
... • The above three methods used in conjunction are the methods used in achieving musical interest. ...
Word Format - Years 11 and 12 - School Curriculum and Standards
... Copying or communication for any other purpose can be done only within the terms of the Copyright Act 1968 or with prior written permission of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority. Copying or communication of any third party copyright material can be done only within the terms of the Copyri ...
... Copying or communication for any other purpose can be done only within the terms of the Copyright Act 1968 or with prior written permission of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority. Copying or communication of any third party copyright material can be done only within the terms of the Copyri ...
Name of general study
... Musical feature 1: Melody (Use of Intervals – Long & Short) • B. Jaws • A much smaller interval used • Bass part repeats the interval of a semitone (half-step) between notes. • Incredibly small in comparison but is still very effective & memorable to the listener. ...
... Musical feature 1: Melody (Use of Intervals – Long & Short) • B. Jaws • A much smaller interval used • Bass part repeats the interval of a semitone (half-step) between notes. • Incredibly small in comparison but is still very effective & memorable to the listener. ...
Scales - MUS 231: Music in Western Civ
... • Tonality(or Key): The organization of music around a central pitch (the tonic) – Modulation: a musical move to a different tonal center ...
... • Tonality(or Key): The organization of music around a central pitch (the tonic) – Modulation: a musical move to a different tonal center ...
Terms cont`d. - La Salle University
... accompaniment (most common texture) • Polyphonic - two or more melodies at the same time.May be with or without accompaniment. This is "the crowning achievement of Western Music". ...
... accompaniment (most common texture) • Polyphonic - two or more melodies at the same time.May be with or without accompaniment. This is "the crowning achievement of Western Music". ...