History of Music Theory - Totally Ratted Limited
... device called the Monochord (which literally means “one string”) by his student Philolaus. This was a single stringed instrument with a moveable bridge and by positioning the bridge in different positions it was possible to play different notes on the string. His reported aim in his analysis of the ...
... device called the Monochord (which literally means “one string”) by his student Philolaus. This was a single stringed instrument with a moveable bridge and by positioning the bridge in different positions it was possible to play different notes on the string. His reported aim in his analysis of the ...
Intonation in Maqam - Sami Abu Shumays samiabushumays.com
... definable (discrete) elements combine in different ways to produce potentially infinite possible combinations (Pinker: 76). In any given language, there are an infinite number of possible sentences that can be constructed, out of a finite number of distinct words. It is not necessary to store all p ...
... definable (discrete) elements combine in different ways to produce potentially infinite possible combinations (Pinker: 76). In any given language, there are an infinite number of possible sentences that can be constructed, out of a finite number of distinct words. It is not necessary to store all p ...
prelude
... same number of half and whole steps. a. true b. false [a] 20. The arrangement of half and whole steps is the same in both the major and minor scales. a. true b. false [b] 21. The tonic is the __________ note of a diatonic scale. a. first b. second c. fifth d. last [a] ...
... same number of half and whole steps. a. true b. false [a] 20. The arrangement of half and whole steps is the same in both the major and minor scales. a. true b. false [b] 21. The tonic is the __________ note of a diatonic scale. a. first b. second c. fifth d. last [a] ...
TONE VS. MODE by Stan Takis More than once I have been
... the pitches. However, mode is usually used in the sense of scale applied only to the specific diatonic scales found below. The use of more than one mode is polymodal, such as with polymodal chromaticism. While all tonal music may technically be described as modal, music that is called modal often ha ...
... the pitches. However, mode is usually used in the sense of scale applied only to the specific diatonic scales found below. The use of more than one mode is polymodal, such as with polymodal chromaticism. While all tonal music may technically be described as modal, music that is called modal often ha ...
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 ...
A Crash Course in Renaissance Counterpoint
... This is a little complex, however. Sometimes there are so-called ‘consonant’ fourths, as in the common cadential harmonic figure 3443 over the dominant. Here the dissonant fourth on the third beat is ‘prepared’ on the second beat (but over the same bass note!). ...
... This is a little complex, however. Sometimes there are so-called ‘consonant’ fourths, as in the common cadential harmonic figure 3443 over the dominant. Here the dissonant fourth on the third beat is ‘prepared’ on the second beat (but over the same bass note!). ...
Farmington High School Music Department
... work to perform at all levels from pianissimo (pp) to fortissimo (ff). Enharmonic Two notes which sound the same, but look different from each other when written. Ex. c-sharp & d-flat; e-sharp & f-natural Fermata Symbol that indicates to hold a note until the conductor indicates to move ahead. Harmo ...
... work to perform at all levels from pianissimo (pp) to fortissimo (ff). Enharmonic Two notes which sound the same, but look different from each other when written. Ex. c-sharp & d-flat; e-sharp & f-natural Fermata Symbol that indicates to hold a note until the conductor indicates to move ahead. Harmo ...
Claviers - Slowind
... a treatise entitled L’Antica musica ridotta alla prattica moderna (Old Music Adapted to Modern Practice). Vicentino was looking for the fullest possible expression in music. He believed that the three existing ancient tunings (genera) – enharmonic, diatonic and chromatic – no longer had a role to pl ...
... a treatise entitled L’Antica musica ridotta alla prattica moderna (Old Music Adapted to Modern Practice). Vicentino was looking for the fullest possible expression in music. He believed that the three existing ancient tunings (genera) – enharmonic, diatonic and chromatic – no longer had a role to pl ...
1 VIRGIN MUSIC (By Peter L.P. Simpson) Post Modernism Among
... all musicians, whatever other instrument they may play, are required to be at least minimally familiar with how to play the piano, but above all and much more from the fact that all music is taught and all music composed using a system of notation that fits the well-tempered keyboard and only the we ...
... all musicians, whatever other instrument they may play, are required to be at least minimally familiar with how to play the piano, but above all and much more from the fact that all music is taught and all music composed using a system of notation that fits the well-tempered keyboard and only the we ...
Elements of Music
... compound (can be divided into three beats) vs. simple (can be divided into two beats) syncopated – accents on beats that would not normally have emphasis (often found in jazz) Time signature (simple or compound) eg. ¾ , 4/4, 6/8, etc. Non-metrical – no specific pattern of accented or unaccented beat ...
... compound (can be divided into three beats) vs. simple (can be divided into two beats) syncopated – accents on beats that would not normally have emphasis (often found in jazz) Time signature (simple or compound) eg. ¾ , 4/4, 6/8, etc. Non-metrical – no specific pattern of accented or unaccented beat ...
The Elements of Music
... the vibration, the higher the pitch, the slower the vibration, the lower the pitch Each definite pitch is called a tone and has a specific frequency The distance in pitch between 2 notes is called an interval Question: How can you change the speed of vibration on an instrument? ...
... the vibration, the higher the pitch, the slower the vibration, the lower the pitch Each definite pitch is called a tone and has a specific frequency The distance in pitch between 2 notes is called an interval Question: How can you change the speed of vibration on an instrument? ...
vocabulary - Berkner AP Music Theory
... Music Theory – The study of how music is put together Natural Minor Scale – An octave encompassing the following half-step and whole- step configuration: WHWWHWW Natural n – The music symbol that indicates that a note that is neither sharp nor flat; Notation – Written music indication pitch an ...
... Music Theory – The study of how music is put together Natural Minor Scale – An octave encompassing the following half-step and whole- step configuration: WHWWHWW Natural n – The music symbol that indicates that a note that is neither sharp nor flat; Notation – Written music indication pitch an ...
Foulk - Western Michigan University
... Recognizing and Performing Intervals a list of melodies to help you learn to recognize and remember intervals collected by Dr. Lin Foulk, horn professor at Western Michigan University Solfege: do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do use the first two intervals of the melody unless otherwise indicated ...
... Recognizing and Performing Intervals a list of melodies to help you learn to recognize and remember intervals collected by Dr. Lin Foulk, horn professor at Western Michigan University Solfege: do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do use the first two intervals of the melody unless otherwise indicated ...
vocabulary - AP Music Theory
... Binary Form – A compositional form in which an initial section is followed by a contrasting section (AB) Cadence – The melodic or harmonic ending of a piece or the sections or phrases therein. A chord progression that ‘feels’ like the conclusion. Authentic (AC), Deceptive (DC), Half (HC), Imperfect ...
... Binary Form – A compositional form in which an initial section is followed by a contrasting section (AB) Cadence – The melodic or harmonic ending of a piece or the sections or phrases therein. A chord progression that ‘feels’ like the conclusion. Authentic (AC), Deceptive (DC), Half (HC), Imperfect ...
2 Chants Ancient Roo.. - Paul Ayick Vintage Brass
... In order to fully understand the origins of plainsong or chant, actually all of Western music, one must go back to the ancient Greeks. In approximately 500 B.C. Pythagoras, perhaps history’s first music theorist and other ancient Greek scientists developed the system of scales (modes) and division o ...
... In order to fully understand the origins of plainsong or chant, actually all of Western music, one must go back to the ancient Greeks. In approximately 500 B.C. Pythagoras, perhaps history’s first music theorist and other ancient Greek scientists developed the system of scales (modes) and division o ...
dotted eighth notes - Introduction to Music Theory
... Minor, augmented, and diminished intervals are always chromatic intervals in all major keys. ...
... Minor, augmented, and diminished intervals are always chromatic intervals in all major keys. ...
dotted eighth notes - Introduction to Music Theory
... Minor, augmented, and diminished intervals are always chromatic intervals in all major keys. ...
... Minor, augmented, and diminished intervals are always chromatic intervals in all major keys. ...
Music Vocabulary Lists Year 1
... Grave - Word to indicate the movement or entire composition is to be played very slow and serious. Grazioso - Word to indicate the movement or entire composition is to be played gracefully. Harmony - Pleasing combination of two or three tones played together in the background while a melody is bein ...
... Grave - Word to indicate the movement or entire composition is to be played very slow and serious. Grazioso - Word to indicate the movement or entire composition is to be played gracefully. Harmony - Pleasing combination of two or three tones played together in the background while a melody is bein ...
Chapter 8 Intervals - G Major Music Theory
... • When intervals occur in music, they do not usually have bottom notes which are the key notes of the piece. That is, the key signature of the piece is not usually the key signature of the bottom note. • To identify an interval whose bottom note is not a key note: 1. Write a new key signature--the k ...
... • When intervals occur in music, they do not usually have bottom notes which are the key notes of the piece. That is, the key signature of the piece is not usually the key signature of the bottom note. • To identify an interval whose bottom note is not a key note: 1. Write a new key signature--the k ...
AUGMENTED SIXTH CHORDS Definition
... In a major key, spell the Gr6 with the DA4 spelling to show the resolution of that tone ...
... In a major key, spell the Gr6 with the DA4 spelling to show the resolution of that tone ...
Middle School Band Curriculum 1
... staccato style and articulation; forte, piano, decrescendo, and crescendo dynamics; and tempi Moderato and Allegro. (2D, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3F) ...
... staccato style and articulation; forte, piano, decrescendo, and crescendo dynamics; and tempi Moderato and Allegro. (2D, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3F) ...
Is the Musical Scale and Arithmetic or Geometric
... Netherlands. Among the demonstrations is a musical scale with pitches based on an arithmetic sequence, and a musical scale with pitches based on a geometric sequence. The demo is called “Logarithmic and linear frequency scales.” If you are still not sure whether the scale is arithmetic or geometric, ...
... Netherlands. Among the demonstrations is a musical scale with pitches based on an arithmetic sequence, and a musical scale with pitches based on a geometric sequence. The demo is called “Logarithmic and linear frequency scales.” If you are still not sure whether the scale is arithmetic or geometric, ...
A Wonderful Savior
... That shadows a dry, thirsty land; He hideth my life in the depths of His love, And covers me there with His hand, And covers me there with His hand. ...
... That shadows a dry, thirsty land; He hideth my life in the depths of His love, And covers me there with His hand, And covers me there with His hand. ...
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.