Test #2 Flashcards
(14 cards)
Diegetic Music
Music that occurs within the film world (i.e. the sound source is visible).
NonDiegetic Music
Music that occurs outside the film world (i.e. the sound source is NOT visible).
Dynamics
The volume or loudness of music
Piano (quiet) - Mezzo (medium) - Forte (loud)
Crescendo
Music that becomes louder
Decrescendo
Music that becomes quieter
(National) Anthem
A patriotic song that evokes national pride and unity
Public Spaces
PARK, town square, museum, hospital, store, library, BAR/RESTAURANT, monuments, national parks, movie theater, beaches, CHURCH, SCHOOL, AMUSEMENT PARK, COFFEE SHOP, elevators, MALL, cemetery, radio, transportation, parade
Ensemble
A group of musicians performing together
Choir
A group of singers
Band
- Ensemble of wind, brass, and sometimes percussion instruments (known as a concert band)
- Any ensemble that does not otherwise fit within western art music
Chamber Music
Music for a small ensemble, usually one instrument per part.
String Quartet
A musical work or ensemble with 4 string parts (2 VIOLINS, VIOLA & CELLO)
- Typically sat in a semi-circle
- FAST, SLOW, FAST, FAST (similar to a symphony)
Phrase
A small musical unit
- Multiple phrases occur together as part of the melody or theme.
A Section Phrases
A = Skipping idea A' = Skipping idea with different end B = All ascending C = End phrase
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