Music For A While Flashcards
1
Q
Ground bass
A
Music is written above a pattern of bass notes which is repeated over and over. Provides the harmonic and structural basis of piece
2
Q
Syllabic
A
A consonant that forms it’s own syllable
3
Q
Trill
A
Quick movement of the notes up and down
4
Q
Mordent
A
A rapid alteration of the note upper or lower in the scale
5
Q
Appoggiatura
A
Notes that you lean into
6
Q
What is the key of this piece
A
A minor
7
Q
What is the tempo
A
Slow / presto
