Music Flashcards
(19 cards)
What does dynamics mean?
How loud or quiet the music is.
What does rhythm mean?
How long or short the notes are.
What does texture mean?
How many different layers you can hear.
What does sonority mean?
Which instruments are playing.
What does pitch mean?
How high or low the notes are.
What does structure mean?
How the piece fits together (the different sections).
What does tempo mean?
How fast or slow the music is.
What does ternary or ABA structure mean?
A piece with a consternating middle section.
What does scale mean?
A set of notes.
What does chord mean?
Three or more notes played at the same time.
What does chord progression mean?
A set pattern of chords which repeats.
How long does a minim last for?
2 beats.
How long does a crotchet last for?
1 beat.
How long does a quaver last for?
1/2 a beat.
How long does a semi-quaver last for?
1/4 a beat.
What notes are in a G chord?
G E C
What notes are in a D chord?
D B G
What notes are in a E chord?
E C A
What notes are in a C chord?
C A F
