Exam 1 Flashcards
interval
the distance in pitch between any two tones
octave
when tones are separated by the interval
dynamics
degrees of loudness or softness in music
pianissimo (pp)
very soft
piano (p)
soft
mezzo piano (mp)
moderately soft
mezzo forte (mf)
moderately loud
forte (f)
loud
fortissimo (ff)
very loud
women
soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto
men
tenor, baritone, bass
the four sections of the orchestra include
string, woodwind, brass, and percussion
concertmaster
the first violinist in an orchestra
string instruments from highest to lowest
violin, viola, chello, bass
woodwind instruments from highest to lowest
flute & piccolo, oboe, clarinet, bassoon
double reed instruments
oboe, bassoon, english horn, contrabassoon
single reed instruments
clarinet and bass clarinet
instruments with no reed
flute and piccolo
brass instruments from highest to lowest
trumpet, french horn, trombone, tuba
idiophones
vibrate themselves (percussion)
membranophones
vibrating membrane (percussion)
chordophones
vibrate strings (string)
aerophones
vibrate columns of air (woodwind & brass)
electrophones
electrically