Music Instruments and Terminology

Music Terminology

• Chamber music is a genre of music performed by a small group of players, with one player per part.
• A cadenza is an unaccompanied section of virtuosic display played by a soloist in a concert.
• The cello is a tenor-ranged instrument of the modern string family, also known as violoncello.

Instruments

• Brass instruments are powerful metallic instruments with a mouthpiece and tubing that must be blown into by the player, examples include trumpet, trombone, French horn, and tuba.
• The bassoon is the lowest-sounding regular instrument of the woodwind family, using a double-reed.
• The bass drum is the lowest-sounding non-pitched percussion instrument.

Vocals

• Bass is the lowest male voice, also referred to as Double Bass.
• Alto is a low-ranged female voice, and the second lowest instrumental range.

Musical Eras

• The Baroque Era lasted from approximately 1600 to 1750, characterized by extremely ornate and elaborate approaches to the arts, notable composers include Vivaldi, Handel, and JS Bach.

Musical Tempo

• Allegro is a fast tempo.
• Andante is a moderate tempo, equivalent to a walking speed, with the Italian word "Andare" meaning to walk.
• Adagio is a slow tempo.
• Accelerando is a gradual increase in the speed of the rhythmic beat.

Musical Styles

• A cappella is a style of choral music with no instrumental accompaniment.

Music Terminology

• Chamber music is a genre of music performed by a small group of players, with one player per part.
• A cadenza is an unaccompanied section of virtuosic display played by a soloist in a concert.
• The cello is a tenor-ranged instrument of the modern string family, also known as violoncello.

Instruments

• Brass instruments are powerful metallic instruments with a mouthpiece and tubing that must be blown into by the player, examples include trumpet, trombone, French horn, and tuba.
• The bassoon is the lowest-sounding regular instrument of the woodwind family, using a double-reed.
• The bass drum is the lowest-sounding non-pitched percussion instrument.

Vocals

• Bass is the lowest male voice, also referred to as Double Bass.
• Alto is a low-ranged female voice, and the second lowest instrumental range.

Musical Eras

• The Baroque Era lasted from approximately 1600 to 1750, characterized by extremely ornate and elaborate approaches to the arts, notable composers include Vivaldi, Handel, and JS Bach.

Musical Tempo

• Allegro is a fast tempo.
• Andante is a moderate tempo, equivalent to a walking speed, with the Italian word "Andare" meaning to walk.
• Adagio is a slow tempo.
• Accelerando is a gradual increase in the speed of the rhythmic beat.

Musical Styles

• A cappella is a style of choral music with no instrumental accompaniment.