Half Yearly 2016 Flashcards
(40 cards)
What does F mean to the performer
(Forte) Play loud
What does P mean to a performer
(Piano)Play softly
What does mp mean to a perfomer
(Mezzo piano) play moderately softly.
What does MF mean to a performer.
(Mezzo forte) play moderately loud
What does pp mean
(Pianissimo) play really softly
What does ff mean to a performer.
(Fortissimo) Play really loud
What is chord in music mean
A chord means to play 2 or more notes at the same time.
What is another name for a chord?
Triad
What is the structure of a 12 bar blues progression?
A major,A major, A major,A major,D major,D major,A major, A major,E Major , D major,A major, A major.
How to remember which notes are on the lines for base clef
A=Australia. Top space F=For D=Dreams B=Big G=Great. Bottom space
How to remember which notes are in the spaces for treble clef
Face E. Top space C. A F Bottom space
How to remember which notes are on the lines for treble clef
F=fruit. Top line D=deserves B=boy G=Good E=Every. Bottom line
How to remember which notes are on the spaces for base clef
G=Grass. Top space
E=Eats.
C=cows.
A=all. Bottom space
Where do you place naturals on a stave
On the same line/space as the note that is being neutralised
Where do you put flats (b) on the stave
You put flats on the same line/spacethat a note is being flattened on
Where do you place a sharp (#)on the stave?
You put sharps on the same line/space a note is being sharpened on
What is a film score
Film score: music in a film.
What is a film score used for.
To heighten emotions
To create atmosphere
To distinguish time periods
Keep in time with Movement
What are film scores performed by
Orchestras and choirs
Why is orchestral music used more than popular lyrical music.
Because popular lyrical music is harder to manipulate into a scene
What is spotting
Spotting is when The composer watches the scene and asks the director what type of music the director wants.
Name 3 movie theme music composers
John williams,jerry goldsmith, james Horner
What are the tuning pegs called?
Machine heads
What is the neck of the guitar called?
Fingerboard.
