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Section 1
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Homophony
texture of music with melody and accompaniment.
Which is the correct order of tempo markings: a Presto, Allegro, Moderato, Adagio, Andante, Largo b Largo, Andante, Adagio, Moderato, Allegro, Presto c Largo, Adagio, Andante, Moderato, Presto, Allegro d Largo, Adagio, Andante, Moderato, Allegro, Presto
D Largo, Adagio, Andante, Moderato, Allegro, Presto
Mode similar to the major scale but has a lowered seventh scale degree
Mixolydian Mode
Polyphony
texture of music with several distinct melodic lines occurring at the same time. The rhythm of each line moves independently.
What is the texture of East Asian and South Asian music? a Monophony b Homophony c Polyphony d Heterophony
d Heterophony
Plagal Cadence
common ending to many Protestant hymns, and is also known as the amen cadence.
What is the texture of minnesinger Music? a Monophony b Homophony c Polyphony d Heterophony
a Monophony
Plagal Cadence
the subdominant sounding harmony resolving to the tonic harmony (IV-I or iv-i)
Instruments that form the basis of orchestral textures. (Melody, supporting harmony or rhythmic texture)
strings
Polyphony
Texture of music in which all voices or parts hold similar musical prominence or interest.
Which is an example of monophony? a troubadour music b Rock Music c Jazz music d Baroque music
a troubadour music
Phrygian Cadence
half cadence in which a first inversion subdominant chord proceeds to the dominant.
Mode similar to the natural minor scale but has a lowered second scale degree
Phrygian Mode
Similar motion
the motion of two musical lines that move in similar directions,, whether upwards or downwards without maintaining the same interval between the line.
Contrary motion
the motion between of two lines that move in opposite directions
Unequal-voice polyphony
polyphony in which greater importance is given to one or more melodic lines. For example, Medieval-era cantus firmus.
What is the texture of Meistersinger Music? a Monophony b Homophony c Polyphony d Heterophony
a Monophony
Imperfect Cadence
either chord of an authentic cadence is in an inversion and/or the tonic pitch does not sound in the highest voice.
Binary form
structure of a composition consisting of 2 main sections, both repeated. A, A'
Rounded Binary form
structure of a composition consisting of 3 sections, A A' A. sometimes labeled
Alto Clef Instruments
viola (sometimes treble clef)
Homophony
texture of music with one main voice and all other voices or part support the main melody as accompaniment and move together in rhythmic likeness.
Instruments used melodically or as a crisp rhythmic flourish in orchestra. (clear, focused tonal quality)
High brasses
Instruments provide bass lines as well as rhythmic motives in orchestra.
Low brasses
Simple Meter
Grouping of rhythms in which the beat is subdivided into two.
Metrical of Polish mazurka (and other folk dances)
Metrical stress on the second beat in 3/4 meter
Mode similar to the major scale but has a raised fourth scale degree
Lydian Mode
Instruments function as melody, supporting harmony, or rhythmic texture in orchestra (not strings)
Woodwinds
Mode similar to natural minor but has a raised sixth scale degree
Dorian Mode
Half Cadence
any harmony progressing to a dominant harmony.
What is the texture of Renaissance Music? a Monophony b Homophony c Polyphony d Heterophony
c Polyphony
Equal-voice polyphony
polyphony that maintains the same thematic material in all individual voices. For example, the cannon, fugues, and inventions.
Compound Meter
the number of pulses can be subdivided into groups of three.
Mode also known as the natural minor scale
Aeolian Mode
Mode also known as the Major scale
Ionian Mode
Oblique motion
the motion of two musical lines in which one line stays stationary while the other musical line moves in an upward or downward direction
Heterophony
multiple improvised interpretations of the same melody played at the same time
Mode similar to the natural minor scale but has a lowered second scale degree and a lowered fifth scale degree
Locrian Mode
Lydian Cadence
half cadence in which a first inversion subdominant chord is raised by a half step and then resolved to the dominant.
Parallel motion
the motion of two musical lines that move in the same direction, whether upwards or downwards, while maintaining the same interval between the lines
C-Clef
Alto Clef, Tenor Clef
Authentic Cadence
dominant sounding harmony resolving to the tonic harmony. (V-I)
Leitmotif
used to identify a reoccuring motivic fragment that musically represents some part of a musical drama, usually a person, place, or idea.
Metrical stress of Jazz music (and other world music)
Metrical stress on the second and fourth beats
Perfect Cadence
both chords of an authentic cadence are in root position and the tonic pitch sounds in the highest voice.
Cadential Tonic Six-four
half cadence where the bass note is shared from the preceding second version chord with the resulting dominant chord.
Instruments hold a rhythmic role in orchestra and sometimes melodic interest.
Percussion (marimba and timpani can function as melodic interest)
Homophony
texture or music with several voices or parts, but melodic interest is reduced to a single voice or part.
Monophony
texture of music centering on a single melodic line (without accompaniment parts). For example, plainchant.
Tenor clef instruments
cello, bassoon, trombone
Section 2
(30 cards)