nat 5 - style Flashcards
what is aria?
a solo sung in operatic style
what is a bothy ballad?
an unaccompanied folk song, usually with many verses, from north-east scotland
what is celtic rock?
a style that mixes celtic folk music and rock
what is chorus?
chorus has different meaning. it can mean
1. a group of singers
2. music written for these singers
3. the refrain between verses of a song
what is classical?
music written between approximately 1750 - 1810
what is gaelic psalm?
slow, unaccompanied gaelic church tunes
what is gospel?
songs written with religious lyrics in a popular style
what is indian?
music from india which uses instruments such as the sitar and tabla
what is minimalist?
a 20th century style where simple rhythmic and melodic figures are constantly repeated wity bery slight changes
what is pibroch?
the classical form of the highland bagpipe in theme and variation form
what is symphony?
a large work for orchestra usually in four movements
what si waulking song?
gaelic work song sung when beating tweed
