Untitled Flashcard Set

What is a melody?

The recognizable main tune of a song.

Define counter-melody.

The second tune, a melody played at the same time as the main melody in support.

What is range in music?

The distance from the lowest to highest note.

What is consonance?

Notes that blend together with no tension.

What is dissonance?

Notes that clash together and need to be resolved.

What is homophonic music?

A tune that is supported by a harmony, such as a singer and a guitar.

What is polyphonic music?

Multiple melodies playing at the same time.

Explain the difference between consonance and polyphonic music.

Consonance describes how well the notes sound together, while polyphonic describes how many melodies are happening at the same time.

What is rhythm?

The timing pattern, how the beats are arranged over the beat.

What is meter?

The recurring pattern of strong and weak beats.

How can you tell if something is in the 2nd meter?

By counting in one, two, one, two.

Give examples of songs in the 2nd meter.

Pop/rock anthems, standard dance grooves, military marches.

How can you tell if something is in the 3rd meter?

By counting in one, two, three (strong beat followed by two lighter beats).

Give examples of songs in the 3rd meter.

Waltzes and lullabies.

How is major described?

Bright, triumphant, and cheerful.

Name some K-pop songs written in major.

'Gee' by Girls' Generation, 'What Is Love?' by Twice.

How is minor described?

Melancholic, serious, dramatic.

Name some K-pop songs written in minor.

'Black Mamba' by Aespa, 'I Can't Stop Me' by Twice.

How is chromatic described?

Creeping, suspenseful, and cartoon-like.

Name some K-pop songs written in chromatic.

'Nxde' by (G)I-DLE, 'Nobody Knows' by Kiss of Life.

What is scat singing?

Singing made up of nonsense syllables to imitate a jazz instrument.

What is a symphony orchestra?

A modern orchestra with instruments from four families.

What are the four families in a symphony orchestra?

Strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion.

How many players are in a jazz combo?

3-7 players.

What instruments are typically in a jazz combo?

Saxophone, trumpet, drums, piano, guitar, bass.

What is an acapella choir?

Human voices with no instruments.

What is typically included in a rock band?

Vocalist, guitar, bass, drum.

What is the highest female vocal?

Soprano.

What is the lowest female vocal?

Alto.

What is the highest male vocal?

Tenor.

What is the lowest male vocal?

Bass.

How are singers arranged in a standard 4-part choir?

SATB - Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass.

What is a mezzo-soprano?

A female voice between soprano and alto.

What is a baritone?

A male voice between tenor and bass.