N4 Concepts

Question 1

Anacrusis=?

Answer 1

The notes which appear before the first strong beat of a musical phrase

Question 2

Andante=?

Answer 2

Moving along. Moderate pace

Question 3

A tempo=?

Answer 3

Back to the previous tempo

Question 4

Cadenza=?

Answer 4

A passage of music which allows soloists to display their technical ability

Question 5

Canon=?

Answer 5

Strict imitation. After one part starts to play a melody, another part enters shortly after with exactly the same melody

Question 6

Concerto=?

Answer 6

Work for solo instrument + orchestra. It is normally in 3 movements

Question 7

Imitation=?

Answer 7

When the melody is immediately copied in another part. It need not be an exact copy

Question 8

Middle Eight=?

Answer 8

A section which provides a contrast to the opening section

Question 9

Pedal=?

Answer 9

A note which is held on or is repeated continuously in the bass beneath changing harmonies

Question 10

Ragtime=?

Answer 10

It features a strongly syncopated melody against a steady vamped accompaniment

Question 11

Syncopation=?

Answer 11

Strongly accented notes playing off or against the beat?

Question 12

Ternary=?

Answer 12

A,B,A. A form where the first section is repeated at the end

Question 13

Vamp=?

Answer 13

A rhythmic accompaniment with a bass note played on the beat and a chord off the beat creating an ‘oom pah’ effect

Question 14

Accelerando=?

Answer 14

Gradually getting faster

Question 15

Descant=?

Answer 15

A counter melody which accompanies and is sing above the main melody