music Flashcards

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melody

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a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying

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structure

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the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex

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tonality

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the character of a piece of music as determined by the key in which it is played or the relations between the notes of a scale or key:

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harmony

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the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce a pleasing effect

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plug-in

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They are software add-ons that enhance the functionality of a digital audio workstation (DAW).

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instrument track

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in tracking, different instruments are recorded separately. Tracking is the same as recording the song.

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quantize

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Quantization is a production technique used in music to make imperfect timing perfectly in time

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volume

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how loud or quiet the sound is

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synthesiser

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electronic musical instrument that generates and modifies sounds electrically

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tempo

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speed of music

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