AP Music Theory Unit 3 Test Vocab

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Period

A musical structure consisting of two phrases, typically an antecedent and consequent, that creates a sense of balance and completion.

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Basso continuo

An accompaniment used in the Baroque period, consisting of a bass line and harmonies typically played by keyboard and other instruments.

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Concerto

A musical composition for a solo instrument or instruments accompanied by an orchestra, typically in three movements.

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Ritornello

a recurrent section, like a theme, that returns throughout a piece

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Basso ostinato

A musical motif or phrase that is persistently repeated in the same voice, often serving as the foundation for variations and improvisation.

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Tremolo

A technique involving the rapid repetition of a note or the alternation between two notes, creating a trembling effect.

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Tutti

All performers or instruments play together, often used in contrast to solo sections.

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Antecedent phrase

A musical phrase that typically sets up a consequent phrase, often creating a question-and-answer relationship in tonal music.

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Consequent phrase

A musical phrase that follows an antecedent phrase, often providing a resolution or answer to the musical question posed.

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Sentence

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Motive

a short musical idea, like a small fragment of melody or rhythm, repeated throughout a piece

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Passing tone (p)

Approached by step, left by step in same direction

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Neighboring tone (n)

Approached by step, left by step in opposite direction

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Suspension (s)

Approached by same tone, left by step down

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Appoggiatura (app)

Approached by leap, left by step

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Escape tone (e)

Approached by step, left by leap in opposite direction

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Neighboring group (n. gr)

Approached by step, left by step

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Anticipation (ant)

Approached by step or leap, left by same tone (or leap)

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Pedal point (ped)

Approached by same tone, left by same tone

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