Music Score Reading Level 2 (copy)

Bb instruments

Add 2 sharps to concert pitch.

F instruments

Add 1 sharp to concert pitch.

Eb instruments

Add 3 sharps to concert pitch.

Flats to sharps conversion

Removing one flat counts as adding a sharp; think of flats as negative sharps.

6/8 time signature

Two groups of 3 quavers indicate the time signature.

Diminished 5th

Occurs if both notes are on a line or both on a space; also corresponds to 6 semitones.

Augmented 4th

Occurs if one note is on a space and one is on a line.

Transposing notes accurately

Spell the notes correctly and maintain accidentals in the transposed part.

Monophonic texture

A single melodic line without harmony.

Homophonic texture

A melody with accompanying harmony, typically where another part complements the melody.

Polyphonic texture

Involves multiple independent melodies; works best with competing rhythms.

Antiphony

A musical form involving call and response.

Articulation

The manner in which notes are played; staccato creates a jaunty feel.

Cadence: V(7) - I

A Perfect cadence.

Cadence: _ - V

An Imperfect cadence.

Cadence: IV - I

A Plagal cadence.

Cadence: V - Vi

An Interrupted cadence.

C7 chord

C E G Bb.

Cm7 chord

C Eb G Bb.

Cmaj7 chord

C E G B.

Ostinato

A motif that is repeated several times, creating a catchy and recognizable tune.

Sequence

A motif that is repeated at a higher or lower pitch to develop a melody.

Jazz/rock inversions

Indicates the placement of the lowest note in relation to the chord.

Modulation

Process of changing from one key (tonal center) to another within a piece of music.

Chromaticism

Using notes that are outside the key signature of the piece, typically creating a sense of tension, color, or "exotic" feeling.

Spotting Modulation

• Key Signature Change

• Accidentals Leading to a New Key Center

• Pivot Chords

• Cadences in a New Key

Spotting Chromaticism

• Accidentals Not Leading to a Key Change

• Half-Step Movements

• Embellishing Tones