Key Words- Music for Ensemble

Question 1

Monophonic texture

Answer 1

A single melodic line

Question 2

Homophonic texture

Answer 2

A melody and accompaniment that move together

Question 3

Polyphonic texture

Answer 3

A complex (contrapuntal) texture with numerous different melodies

Question 4

Melody and accompaniment

Answer 4

A tune with accompaniment e.g chords

Question 5

Unison

Answer 5

All parts playing the same melody at the same time

Question 6

Chordal

Answer 6

Music moves in chords

Question 7

Descant

Answer 7

Decorative, high pitched melody that accompanies the main melody

Question 8

Countermelody

Answer 8

A new melody that is interweaved with the main theme

Question 9

Round

Answer 9

A short vocal canon

Question 10

Canon

Answer 10

The melody is repeated at different times so that different parts overlap

Question 11

Drone

Answer 11

Long held notes or repeated notes

Question 12

2-3-4 part texture

Answer 12

Texture of 2/3/4 different lines

Question 13

Scat

Answer 13

Vocal improvisation composed of nonsensical syllables

Question 14

Improvisation

Answer 14

Composing a tune on the spot

Question 15

Blue notes

Answer 15

Flattened 3rd, 5th, or 7th

Question 16

Syncopation

Answer 16

Off-beat accents

Question 17

Call and Response

Answer 17

A phrase is played by a leader and repeated by another player(s)

Question 18

Walking bass

Answer 18

Bass line that moves up/down notes of a scale/arppeggio

Question 19

Swing style

Answer 19

Rhythm with triple/dotted feeling

Question 20

Jazz band (Basic)

Answer 20

Drums
Bass (guitar or double bass)
Piano/guitar

Trumpet
Trombone
Saxophone

Question 21

12 bar blues (Chords)

Answer 21

I, I, I, I
IV, IV, I, I
V, IV, I, I/V

Question 22

12 bar blues (Ex. C major)

Answer 22

C, C, C, C
F, F, C, C
G, F, C, C/G

Question 23

Chamber music

Answer 23

Music for a small ensemble

Question 24

Trio sonata

Answer 24

Baroque: One or two soloists accompanied by basso continuo

Question 25

Basso continuo

Answer 25

Baroque feature: continuous + partially improvised bass line usually played by a low-pitched instrument

Question 26

String quartet

Answer 26

Classical: Two violins, a viola, and a cello. Usually with 4 movements

Question 27

Solo

Answer 27

A song for one singer

Question 28

Suet

Answer 28

A song for two singers

Question 29

Trio

Answer 29

A song for three singers

Question 30

Ensemble

Answer 30

A song sung by a small group

Question 31

Chorus

Answer 31

A large group, usually full company/ cast

Question 32

Recitative

Answer 32

A vocal style that imitates the rhythms and accents of speech

Question 33

Overture

Answer 33

An orchestral introduction to the show usually using motifs from different parts of the show

Question 34

Function of orchestra in musical theatre

Answer 34

To accompany and underscore the voices

Question 35

Soprano range

Answer 35

High female voice: roughly C4-A5 (notes are guideline only, no need to memorise)

Question 36

Alto range

Answer 36

Lower female voice: around G3-E5

Question 37

Tenor range

Answer 37

Higher male voice: around B3-G4

Question 38

Bass range

Answer 38

Lower male voice: around E2-C4