Music Vocab #5-#8

  1. Melody - The main theme of the music. It is a progression of single tones.
  2. Harmony - The background music that supports the melody.
  3. Articulation - The way the notes are played.
  4. Legato - It means to play the notes smoothly.
  5. Staccato - It means to play the notes short/choppy.
  6. Adagio - A slow tempo.
  7. Andante - Moderately slow tempo.
  8. Moderato - A moderate tempo. Not too fast, not too slow.
  9. Allegro - A fast tempo.
    1. Vivace - A lively tempo.
    2. Soprano - Highest female singing voice.
    3. Alto - Lowest female singing voice.
    4. Tenor - Highest male singing voice.
    5. Bass - Lowest male singing voice.
    6. Range--The distance from the lowest pitch (note) to the highest pitch (note).
    7. Dress rehearsal--The last rehearsal (practice) before the performance.
    8. Call time - The time performers are required to arrive for their concert/show/performance.
    9. Attire - Clothes.
    10. Concert master - The 1st chair violinist in the orchestra.
    11. Baton - The conductor's stick.