music revision Flashcards
(32 cards)
What is ABA?
3 part structure
What is an example of ABA?
fanfares
What does Treble Clef mean?
A sign at the start of music for instruments of a higher pitch
What’s a Stave?
The five lines on which notes are written.
What’s a Chord?
3 notes played simultaneously.
What is a Triad?
3 note chords. (e.g. e minor).
What is a Disjunct?
A melody with loops.
What is a conjunct?
A melody with steps.
What does Brass mean?
A section of the orchestra. (e.g. Trumpet).
What is a ‘Triplet’?
A rhythm of 3 notes (E.g. Used in fanfares).
What is a phrase?
A short melody.
How many beats is a semibreve?
4 beats.
What does a semibreve look like?
A fancy o.
How many beats does a Minim last for?
2 beats.
What does a Minim look like?
Crotchet with a space (E.g. /
/
o
How many beats does a crotchet last for?
1 beat.
What does a Crotchet look like?
Minim with the space. (E.g. /
/
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How many beats does a quaver last for?
half a beat.
How many beats does a semi quaver last for?
1/4 of a beat.
How long does a Crotchet Rest rest for?
1 beat.
How long does a Minim Rest rest for?
2 beats.
What does Pianissimo mean?
Very quiet.
What does piano mean?
Quiet
What does Mezzo Piano mean?
Moderately Quiet.
