MT Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Natural ♮
A
Not sharp or flat
2
Q
Scale
A
A predetermined set of notes, played in an order
3
Q
Note
A
The frequency of a vibration over some amount of time
4
Q
Interval
A
The distance between two notes(half-whole step)
5
Q
Key
A
A defined set of intervals that bring together a selection of notes
(WWHWWWH = Major)
6
Q
Chord
A
A defined arrangement of notes
7
Q
Diatonic
A
All notes/chords defined within a key
(Dm is diatonic to the key of C Major)
8
Q
Non-Diatonic
A
An inclusion of a note or chord that is not contained within a given key
(“F is Non-Diatonic in this G Major progression”)
9
Q
Progression
A
An arrangement of chords
(Ex: I - V - I)
10
Q
Form
A
A repeated progression, may be labeled
(12 bar blues, chorus, verse, etc.)
