AP Music Theory Unit 2

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Sequence

A pattern that is repeated in the same voice but begins on a different pitch

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Imitation

Similar to a sequence, but the repetition occurs between different voices

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Counterpoint

The combining of relatively independent music lines having their own contour

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Ostinato

Repeated bass pattern

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Voice Leading

Concept of transitioning chord voices to other chord voices in a smooth way

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Deceptive Progression

V - vi

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Hildegard of Bingen

One of the most significant contributors to the Gregorian Chant and one of the first major female composers of the Church

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Gregorian Chant

Monophonic and unaccompanied Latin songs sung in the Roman Catholic Church

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Madrigal

Type of secular, polyphonic song popular during the Renaissance Era. Lyrics were of poetry and performed in A cappella

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Josquin Desprez

Franco-Flemish composer of the Renaissance in Italy

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Circle of fifths progression

A series of roots related by descending 5ths (and/or ascending 4ths)

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Open structure

An octave or more between soprano and tenor voice

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Close structure

Less than an octave between soprano & tenor voice

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