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Undergraduate 4
10/08/2014

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Melody
Definition
sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying
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Cadence
Definition
sequence of notes/chords that close a musical piece
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Simple Meter
Definition
each beat of meter divides naturally into two equal parts
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Polyrhythm
Definition
simultaneous use of two or more conflicting rhythms
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Triad
Definition
set of 3 notes that can be stacked into thirds
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Consonance
Definition
close correspondence of sounds, harmony
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Monophony
Definition
one note at the same time
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Homophony
Definition
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Form
Definition
structure or plan of a piece of music
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Motive
Definition
short musical idea that is recurring during a piece
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Movements
Definition
self-contained part of music, all movements need to be played once
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Aerophones
Definition
musical instrument that produces sound by making air vibrate
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Strings
Definition
vibrating instrument that produces sound
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A Cappella
Definition
specifically solo or group singing
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Brass Quintet
Definition
5 piece musical ensemble of brass instruments
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Patronage
Definition
support kings gave musicians
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Organum
Definition
a plainchant melody with at least one added voice (middle ages)
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Cantus Firmus
Definition
fixed song, forming the basis of composition
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Basso Continuo
Definition
form of musical movement (Baroque), continuous bass
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Opera
Definition
singers and actors form dramatic piece
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Libretto
Definition
text for an extended musical work such as an opera
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Oratorio
Definition
large composition like an opera used during Lent
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Program Music
Definition
Musical narrative that musically tries to show a narrative
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Theme
Definition
melody that a composition is based off
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Absolute music
Definition
music that is not about anything
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Recapitulation
Definition
section of musical sonata that is repeated throughout
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Scherzo and trio
Definition
piece written in 3/4 for enjoyment, funny, etc.
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Symphony
Definition
extended musical Classical piece scored for an orchestra/ concertband
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Opera Seria
Definition
Italian music form regarding the Italian Opera
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Conjunct
Definition
difference in pitch between two notes
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Countermelody
Definition
sequence of notes written to be played simultaneously with a melody
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Compound meter
Definition
time signature with a triple pulse within each beat
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Harmony
Definition
use of simultaneous pitches or chords
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Tonic
Definition
first scale degree of a diatonic and tonal center or final resolution tone
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Transposition
Definition
moving collection of notes up or down by pitch
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Heterophony
Definition
simultaneous variation of a single melodic line
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Imitation
Definition
repetition of melody in polyphonic texture in different voice
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Binary form
Definition
musical form in two related sections
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Sequence
Definition
immediate restatement of motif at higher or lower pitch
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Tempo
Definition
speed of a given piece
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Chordophone
Definition
instrument that makes sound by vibrating
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Woodwinds
Definition
instruments in the wind category
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Chamber music
Definition
form of classical music for small group of instruments
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Sacred Music
Definition
music performed for God
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Gregorian Chant
Definition
monophonic unaccompanied sacred song
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Motet
Definition
polyphonic composition based on sacred text and sung without accompaniment
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Ordinary of the Mass
Definition
set of texts of the Roman Rite passage
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Major-minor tonality
Definition
system of seven tones built on tonic key
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Overture
Definition
instrumental introduction to an opera
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Da Capo Structure
Definition
defined structure with one part being repeated after smaller ones
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Suite
Definition
ordered set of instrumental/orchestral pieces performed in concert setting
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Chorale Prelude
Definition
Short liturgical composition for organ using a chorale
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Sonata-allegro form
Definition
large musical structure (1st movement, then multiple pieces)
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Rondo
Definition
one theme alternates with different episodes
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Cadenza
Definition
improvised piece played by a soloist
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disjunct
Definition
melodic skip
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Rhythm
Definition
movement marked by regulation of strong and weak elements
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Beat
Definition
rhythmic unit
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Chord
Definition
harmonic set of 3 or more notes
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tonality
Definition
the character of music based on key that it is played
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modulation
Definition
changing one key to another
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polyphony
Definition
two or more simultaneous lines of independent melody
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canon
Definition
melody with one or more imitations of the melody played after a duration
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ternary form
Definition
three sections, third section is usually a repeat
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improvisation
Definition
immediate musical creation
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Dynamics
Definition
volume of a sound or note in every aspect of a given piece
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idiophones
Definition
musical instrument that creates sound with vibrating without strings
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Brass
Definition
musical instrument made from brass
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String quartet
Definition
musical ensemble of 4 string players
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Secular Music
Definition
music that is not for God
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Modes
Definition
types of scales coupled with characteristic melodic behavior
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Ars nova
Definition
musical style that flourished in France
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madrigal
Definition
secular vocal music style usually a party song in renaissance
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equal temperament
Definition
every pair of adjacent notes has identical frequency ration
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Aria
Definition
expressive melodies into structured forms performed by a singer
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Cantata
Definition
vocals with instrument accompaniment involving a choir
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Solo concerto
Definition
single soloist accompanied by an orchestra
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prelude and fugue
Definition
Bach perfected form style of music
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thematic development
Definition
music expansion of theme by varying melodic outline
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exposition
Definition
first part of a musical movement, something to be developed
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Sonata
Definition
opposite of cantata because its sung
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Phrase
Definition
concepts related to grouping consecutive melodic notes
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Syncopation
Definition
variety of unexpected rhythms which make part of it off-beat
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Scale
Definition
set of musical notes ordered by fundamental frequency
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Dissonance
Definition
unstable part of song
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Texture
Definition
way melody, rhythm, and harmony is combined
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Counterpoint
Definition
relationship between voices that are independent (Baroque & Ren)
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Round
Definition
two or more voices sing same melody at different time
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Ostinato
Definition
phrase repeated at same pitch
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Timbre
Definition
quality of musical sound distinct from pitch
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Membranophones
Definition
instrument that makes sound from vibrating membrane
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Percussion
Definition
instrument that is sounded by being struck
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woodwind quintet
Definition
group of 5 wind players
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Responsorial
Definition
recited in parts with response between each part
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Chanson
Definition
lyric driven French song
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Monody
Definition
style of accompanied solo song with a simple vocal line
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Doctrine of the Affections
Definition
theory of musical aesthetics in Baroque, one affection
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Recitative
Definition
singer is allowed to adopt rhythms of ordinary speech
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Chorale
Definition
melody to which a hymn is sung (one melody with 3 lower)
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Concerto Grosso
Definition
form of baroque music where it is passed from soloists to orchestra
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Ground Bass
Definition
short recurring melodic pattern in bass part
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Ostinatos
Definition
process which music is communicated
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Minuet and trio
Definition
minuet form used in classical symphony
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Opera Buffa
Definition
comedic italian opera
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