nat 4 - melody/harmony Flashcards
what is an aroeggio?
the notes of a chord are playing separately
what is a broken chord?
the notes of a chord are played separately
what is change of key?
a move from one key to another
what is chord progression I, IV, V?
a series of related chords built on the first, fourth and fifth notes of a major or minor scale
what is a drone?
a note held on or repeated in the bass
what is major tonality?
the music sounds in a major key, often described as having a happy feel to it
what is minor tonality?
the music sounds in a minor key, often described as having a sadder feel than major
what is an octave?
the distance of 8 notes e.g. from D up to D
what is an ornament?
decorating a melody by adding short notes
what is pedal?
a held note or repeated notes in the bass beneath changing upper parts
what is pentatonic?
a five note scale e.g. the black notes on a keyboard
what is a scale?
a set of notes moving by step
what is scat singing?
nonsense words and sounds are made up bu the singer. used mainly in jazz
what is vamp?
a rhythmic accompaniment with a bass note on the beat and chord off the beat. usually played on piano or guitar
