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TMTA Level 6 Vocabulary
Vocabulary terms for the level 6 theory exam
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6th Grade
04/18/2014

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Adagio
Definition
A slow tempo
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al Fine
Definition
Play to the point marked fine (end)
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Allegro
Definition
A fast tempo
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Binary Form
Definition
A piece that has two sections, "A" section and "B" section
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Con Moto
Definition
With motion
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Consonant
Definition
The mixing of sounds that blend together
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Dissonant
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The mixing of sounds that do not blend together
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Dominant Triad
Definition
The triad that is built on the fifth note of the scale
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Major Third
Definition
An interval that has four half steps, and is spelled as a skip (C-E)
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Major Triad
Definition
A triad that has a major 3rd (4 half steps) between the root and third of the chord and a minor 3rd (3 half steps) between the third and the fifth of the chord
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Meter
Definition
The organizing patterns of stronger and weaker beats
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Minor Third
Definition
An interval that has three half steps, and is spelled as a skip (c-eb)
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Minor Triad
Definition
A triad that has a minor 3rd (3 half steps) between the root and third of the chord and a major 3rd (4 half steps) between the third and the fifth of the chord
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Octave
Definition
An interval of two notes with the same letter name, but are eight steps apart
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Subdominant Triad
Definition
The triad built on the fourth note of the scale
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Poco a Poco
Definition
Little by little
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Rallentando
Definition
Slowing the tempo
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Root Note
Definition
The note that a triad is build on, giving the triad its name
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Ternary Form
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A piece that has three parts, sections A, B, and A
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Triad Root
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The root note of the triad
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Unison
Definition
An interval that repeats the very same pitch
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