Dynamic Tonality - William A. Sethares
... novel musical resources—including polyphonic tuning bends, tuning modulations, and temperament modulations—collectively called Dynamic Tonality [14]. By expanding the framework of tonality to include these new resources, Dynamic Tonality may help to prepare art music for the 21st Century. ...
... novel musical resources—including polyphonic tuning bends, tuning modulations, and temperament modulations—collectively called Dynamic Tonality [14]. By expanding the framework of tonality to include these new resources, Dynamic Tonality may help to prepare art music for the 21st Century. ...
TERMS AND CONCEPTS OF 20TH C. MUSIC GENERAL: ostinato
... methods of establishing a tonal center -accent dynamics ostinato pedal point register reiteration / repetition return mixed-interval chords -- a chord that combines 2 or more interval types (with their inversions / compounds) to form a complex sonority neotonality -- music that is tonal but in which ...
... methods of establishing a tonal center -accent dynamics ostinato pedal point register reiteration / repetition return mixed-interval chords -- a chord that combines 2 or more interval types (with their inversions / compounds) to form a complex sonority neotonality -- music that is tonal but in which ...
Music Basics Study Guide
... Note – a symbol used for a musical tone Pitch – how high or low a note is sounded Melody – the catchy, main tune of a song Harmony – pitches that support the melody Timbre – the tone quality of a singing voice or musical Instrument Compose – the act of arranging musical elements and usin ...
... Note – a symbol used for a musical tone Pitch – how high or low a note is sounded Melody – the catchy, main tune of a song Harmony – pitches that support the melody Timbre – the tone quality of a singing voice or musical Instrument Compose – the act of arranging musical elements and usin ...
the division of the monochord according
... theory more relevant to the practicing musician. In Part 1, Treatise 1, Chapter 2, Ramos states that his division of the monochord--which ultimately results in a new method of tuning--is rooted in practicality: The regular monochord is accurately divided by Boethius with numbers and measurement. Alt ...
... theory more relevant to the practicing musician. In Part 1, Treatise 1, Chapter 2, Ramos states that his division of the monochord--which ultimately results in a new method of tuning--is rooted in practicality: The regular monochord is accurately divided by Boethius with numbers and measurement. Alt ...
Jefferson College Course Syllabus MSC101 Fundamentals of Music
... Construct a major scale on any pitch using half-steps and whole steps. ...
... Construct a major scale on any pitch using half-steps and whole steps. ...
Jennifer Lancaster
... memory for different pitch heights/levels, or from some other quality in pitches that helps you differentiate between them? ...
... memory for different pitch heights/levels, or from some other quality in pitches that helps you differentiate between them? ...
Phy123 PianoDesign-sol
... we will plan for our piano. Most pianos have 88 keys and therefore 88 different pitches or tones. Each string produces a different tone, so the average piano has 88 strings. We will design for a minimum of 85 tones and therefore, 85 strings. The frame of the piano must fit into the living room of a ...
... we will plan for our piano. Most pianos have 88 keys and therefore 88 different pitches or tones. Each string produces a different tone, so the average piano has 88 strings. We will design for a minimum of 85 tones and therefore, 85 strings. The frame of the piano must fit into the living room of a ...
ZCHS Performing Arts Department 2015-2016
... Diminished interval: when a perfect or minor interval is made smaller by one half step. Double flat: lowers a flat note by one half step Double sharp: raises a sharp note by one half step Enharmonic keys: keys and scales that sound the same but are written differently Harmonic interval: Two notes so ...
... Diminished interval: when a perfect or minor interval is made smaller by one half step. Double flat: lowers a flat note by one half step Double sharp: raises a sharp note by one half step Enharmonic keys: keys and scales that sound the same but are written differently Harmonic interval: Two notes so ...
Advanced Ensemble Exams – Semester II (50 questions)
... Diminished interval: when a perfect or minor interval is made smaller by one half step. Double flat: lowers a flat note by one half step Double sharp: raises a sharp note by one half step Enharmonic keys: keys and scales that sound the same but are written differently Harmonic interval: Two notes so ...
... Diminished interval: when a perfect or minor interval is made smaller by one half step. Double flat: lowers a flat note by one half step Double sharp: raises a sharp note by one half step Enharmonic keys: keys and scales that sound the same but are written differently Harmonic interval: Two notes so ...
Written Vs. Sounding Pitch
... imply 8 ft.: the organist may occasionally play at 4 ft. or 16 ft. pitch, due to the character of the music or limitations of the stops available on a given instrument. Also, some scores describe the registration, but in ambiguous terms. For example, the first page of Verdi's Othello says only "L'Or ...
... imply 8 ft.: the organist may occasionally play at 4 ft. or 16 ft. pitch, due to the character of the music or limitations of the stops available on a given instrument. Also, some scores describe the registration, but in ambiguous terms. For example, the first page of Verdi's Othello says only "L'Or ...
Musical Harmony, Mathematics, and Esotericism
... The relation between two notes is referred to as an interval. Within an octave, intervals range from the unison, which is the same note, to the octave (eighth). Larger intervals are possible as well, such as the ninth, which is an octave plus a second. In figuring intervals, both the upper and the l ...
... The relation between two notes is referred to as an interval. Within an octave, intervals range from the unison, which is the same note, to the octave (eighth). Larger intervals are possible as well, such as the ninth, which is an octave plus a second. In figuring intervals, both the upper and the l ...
The Lowdown on the Octatonic Scale
... Stravinsky who used it in a variety of their compositions in the early 1900s. Bartok also used the octatonic scale in a number of his works including pieces within the Mikrokosmos. Look to Nos. 101 & 109 for clear examples of usage. Later in the 20th century, Messiaen would use it in works as a basi ...
... Stravinsky who used it in a variety of their compositions in the early 1900s. Bartok also used the octatonic scale in a number of his works including pieces within the Mikrokosmos. Look to Nos. 101 & 109 for clear examples of usage. Later in the 20th century, Messiaen would use it in works as a basi ...
HANDCHIMES/HANDBELLS REPORT
... We are very fortunate to have a 5-octave set of handchimes made by Malmark and are considered the best of the handchimes manufactured. When I began my job here in 1996 we had a 3-octave set of Schulmerich handbells but I did not want to work with the bells and children, as bells can be easily damage ...
... We are very fortunate to have a 5-octave set of handchimes made by Malmark and are considered the best of the handchimes manufactured. When I began my job here in 1996 we had a 3-octave set of Schulmerich handbells but I did not want to work with the bells and children, as bells can be easily damage ...
Music Notes Beginners Class 1 :
... Notes from Chitra Veena Ravi Kiran's book (with some additions): Musical Phrases: It is important to first practice karvai (long notes: see the sarali varisai class) before the varishais. Gradually simple combinations of notes can be tried. Teachers can introduce small musical phrases like GM , - GM ...
... Notes from Chitra Veena Ravi Kiran's book (with some additions): Musical Phrases: It is important to first practice karvai (long notes: see the sarali varisai class) before the varishais. Gradually simple combinations of notes can be tried. Teachers can introduce small musical phrases like GM , - GM ...
supplementaryMaterial_08Dec15
... Most Western music is composed from a seven-note subset of the chromatic notes that divide the octave into 12 equally spaced intervals (on a log frequency scale), with the pitch distance between adjacent tones of the chromatic scale separated by 1/12th octave (semitone). Though different scales use ...
... Most Western music is composed from a seven-note subset of the chromatic notes that divide the octave into 12 equally spaced intervals (on a log frequency scale), with the pitch distance between adjacent tones of the chromatic scale separated by 1/12th octave (semitone). Though different scales use ...
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 ...
The History and Evolution of the Musical Symbol
... stave indicating the pitch range to which the written notes apply. The C clef is now comparatively rare, except for viola, cello, and bas soon; for most other instruments the G and F clefs are standard. Polyphony Music which contains more than one composed part at a time. Early chant, though sometim ...
... stave indicating the pitch range to which the written notes apply. The C clef is now comparatively rare, except for viola, cello, and bas soon; for most other instruments the G and F clefs are standard. Polyphony Music which contains more than one composed part at a time. Early chant, though sometim ...
rhythm and bowing - Ponca City Public Schools
... Finger Patterns and Scales Finger patterns and scales need to be part of a daily warm-up routine. This is the beginning of achieving outstanding intonation. For variety, different bowings and rhythms can be used. Scales also can be played in rounds or with tonic pitch being held throughout. ...
... Finger Patterns and Scales Finger patterns and scales need to be part of a daily warm-up routine. This is the beginning of achieving outstanding intonation. For variety, different bowings and rhythms can be used. Scales also can be played in rounds or with tonic pitch being held throughout. ...
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... Diminished interval: when a perfect or minor interval is made smaller by one half step. ...
... Diminished interval: when a perfect or minor interval is made smaller by one half step. ...
Unit 8 Practice Test
... C) noise-like and percussive sounds are often used D) uncommon playing techniques have become normal 9) Which of the following statements is not true? A) Composers in the early twentieth century drew inspiration only from serious art music and their own intellect, ignoring popular and folk music. B) ...
... C) noise-like and percussive sounds are often used D) uncommon playing techniques have become normal 9) Which of the following statements is not true? A) Composers in the early twentieth century drew inspiration only from serious art music and their own intellect, ignoring popular and folk music. B) ...
Week 1-Review
... Not all enharmonic notes occur on black keys. We can raise B to the nearest key and call it B#. However, when we look at the keyboard, we see that B raised to the nearest key is actually C. B# and C are enharmonic notes. Cb and B are enharmonic notes, as well as E# and F and Fb and E. In addition, a ...
... Not all enharmonic notes occur on black keys. We can raise B to the nearest key and call it B#. However, when we look at the keyboard, we see that B raised to the nearest key is actually C. B# and C are enharmonic notes. Cb and B are enharmonic notes, as well as E# and F and Fb and E. In addition, a ...
Focus: Objectives: Key Vocabulary: Identify major and minor scales
... Aurally identify major and minor changes in music. Be able work out the notes in major and minor scales using the given pattern of intervals. Understand the difference between tones and semitones. Perform a simple melody parts and fit their parts in with others. Compose a simple 8 bar melody using o ...
... Aurally identify major and minor changes in music. Be able work out the notes in major and minor scales using the given pattern of intervals. Understand the difference between tones and semitones. Perform a simple melody parts and fit their parts in with others. Compose a simple 8 bar melody using o ...
Musical Scales - Rick Bradford Home Page
... The Equal Tempered Scale The equal tempered scale is that in most common use in Western music. This has been the case since around the time of J.S.Bach. It is usual to attribute the widespread introduction of the scale to Bach, if not its actual invention. However, this is contentious. The scale is ...
... The Equal Tempered Scale The equal tempered scale is that in most common use in Western music. This has been the case since around the time of J.S.Bach. It is usual to attribute the widespread introduction of the scale to Bach, if not its actual invention. However, this is contentious. The scale is ...
Name
... 8. The nickname for Treble Clef is: G Clef 9. The nickname for Bass Clef is: F Clef 10. What are the names of the 5 treble clef lines? EGBDF 11. What are the names of the 4 Treble clef spaces? FACE 12. What are the notes to the musical alphabet? ABCDEFG 13. Name the 5 lines of the Bass clef. GBDFA 1 ...
... 8. The nickname for Treble Clef is: G Clef 9. The nickname for Bass Clef is: F Clef 10. What are the names of the 5 treble clef lines? EGBDF 11. What are the names of the 4 Treble clef spaces? FACE 12. What are the notes to the musical alphabet? ABCDEFG 13. Name the 5 lines of the Bass clef. GBDFA 1 ...
REVERIE by Debussy!
... through varied treatments of light and colour (often texturally with contrasting colours next to each other that look ok from distance but not up close). The literary equivalent was Symbolism in which writings are suggestive of images and ideas rather than literally descriptive.! Impressionism in mu ...
... through varied treatments of light and colour (often texturally with contrasting colours next to each other that look ok from distance but not up close). The literary equivalent was Symbolism in which writings are suggestive of images and ideas rather than literally descriptive.! Impressionism in mu ...
Microtonal music
Microtonal music or microtonality is the use in music of microtones—intervals smaller than a semitone, which are also called ""microintervals"". It may also be extended to include any music using intervals not found in the customary Western tuning of twelve equal intervals per octave.