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Which term describes a musical form characterized by a repeated theme alternating with contrasting sections?
Which term describes a musical form characterized by a repeated theme alternating with contrasting sections?
What is the term for a scale that consists of five notes?
What is the term for a scale that consists of five notes?
Which type of harmony involves both consonance and dissonance?
Which type of harmony involves both consonance and dissonance?
Which vocal technique involves a high pitch, sometimes used in pop and classical music?
Which vocal technique involves a high pitch, sometimes used in pop and classical music?
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What is the term for the musical texture that consists of a single melodic line without harmonic support?
What is the term for the musical texture that consists of a single melodic line without harmonic support?
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Which of the following tempo terms indicates a fast pace?
Which of the following tempo terms indicates a fast pace?
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What does the term 'syncopation' refer to in music?
What does the term 'syncopation' refer to in music?
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Which term describes a gradual decrease in loudness?
Which term describes a gradual decrease in loudness?
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What is the meaning of the term 'pizzicato' in instrumental techniques?
What is the meaning of the term 'pizzicato' in instrumental techniques?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of compound time signatures?
Which of the following is a characteristic of compound time signatures?
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Study Notes
Musical Elements Vocabulary
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Tempo: Common Italian terms (e.g., allegro, andante), pulse, rubato, beats per minute (bpm), metronome marking (mm), irregular, free
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Metre: Simple and compound time, regular, irregular, free
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Rhythm: Regular, semibreve, minim, crotchet, quaver, semiquaver, dotted rhythms, triplets, scotch snap, groove, backbeat, syncopation, off-beat, shuffle, swing, irregular, free, anacrusis, bi-rhythm, cross-rhythm, polyrhythm, augmentation, diminution, hemiola
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Dynamics: pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff, Italian terms, crescendo (cresc.), diminuendo (dim.) including hairpins, sforzando (sfz), common signs, terms, and symbols
Timbre
- Instruments and voices (solo, concertos, chamber groups)
- Instrumental techniques (arco, pizzicato, con sordino)
- Standard contemporary instruments (electric guitar, synthesizers)
- Instrumental techniques (palm mute (pm), pitch bend, hammer-on (ho), pull-off (po), slide guitar/bottleneck)
- Drum kit components and techniques (rim shot)
- Vocal timbres (falsetto, belt, rap, beat-boxing, scat singing)
- Specific instrumental techniques (e.g., slap bass)
- Specific instrumental effects (e.g., amplification, distortion)
- Specific technological recording techniques (e.g., automatic double tracking (ADT), digital input transformer (DIT))
- Generic families of instruments (e.g., sitar)
- Instrumental techniques (e.g., vamping)
- Use of technology (synthesized and computer-generated sounds, sampling, reverb, distortion, chorus)
- Drone
- Vocal techniques (e.g., falsetto, vibrato, rap)
- Specific families of instruments (e.g., gamalan)
- Use of technology (synthesized and computer-generated sounds)
Structure
- Binary
- Ternary
- Rondo
- Arch-shape
- Through-composed
- Theme and variations
- Sonata
- Minuet and trio
- Popular song form
- Scherzo and trio
- Ground bass, continuo
- Cadenza
- Verse/chorus
- Break
Tonality
- Major
- Minor
- Modulation
- Relative major or minor
- Tonic major or minor
- Pentatonic
- Modal
- Blues scale
- Whole tone
- Tonal ambiguity
Harmony
- Diatonic, chromatic
- Consonant, dissonant
- Pedal, drone
- Cadences (perfect, plagal, imperfect, interrupted, tièrce de Picardie)
- Identification of major, minor, and dominant seventh chords (chord symbols/Roman numerals)
- Power chords
- Chord symbols (e.g. C7)
- Stock chord progressions (e.g. I VI IV V)
- Chromatic
Melody
- Conjunct, disjunct, triadic, broken chords, scalic, arpeggio
- Intervals within the octave
- Passing notes
- Diatonic, chromatic
- Ornamentation (acciaccaturas)
- Ostinato/riff
- Phrasing, articulation
- Melisma
Texture
- Harmonic/homophonic/chordal
- Polyphonic/contrapuntal
- Antiphonal
- A cappella
- Monophonic/single melody line
- Melody and accompaniment
- Unison
- Octaves
- Imitative, canonic, layered
- Drones
Other Musical Elements
- Blues
- Strophic
- Cyclic
- Call and response
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Test your knowledge of musical elements vocabulary, including tempo, metre, rhythm, dynamics, and timbre. This quiz covers various terms and techniques related to music, providing a comprehensive understanding of the subject. Perfect for music students and enthusiasts alike!
