music apprection

in an AABA song like Arlens over the rainbow, part B adds ________ to the song.

contrast

a combination of tones that feels unstable and demands onward motion toward a stable chord is described as being __________

dissonant

what is the type of scale that uses the twelve tones of the octave called?

a chromatic scale

the ________ clef is used to indicate notation that is relatively low in pitch

bass

the resting place or point of arrival at the end of a melodic phrase is called a __________

cadence

what is ther term used when a dominant chord resolves to a tonic chord, giving a sense of conclusion?

cadence

in a harmony, a combination of tones that is stable and whose sound has a sense arrival, or resolution, is referred to as __________

consonance

which are correct terms concerning the duration of rests?

eighth rest, whole rest

t/f. before the twentieth century, a basic principle of music composition was that a composition would begin in the home, or tonic key, and would end in a different key.

f

t/f. the beat in music is clearly emphasized and strongly felt.

false

what is a set of treble and bass staves used to notate keyboard music called?

grand stuff

what term refers to simultaneous tones in music that add support and richness to a melody

harmony

a smooth, connected style of playing or singing a melody is called

legato

if you play white notes of the piano from C to C, you are playing a _______ scale

major

which statements are basic melodic principies?

many melodies are made up of shorter parts called phrases, a melody moves by small intervals called steps or by larger ones called leaps

the term _________ is used to refer to the organization of beats into regular of strong and weak ones.

meter

a mechanical or digital device that indicates tempo on a scale of beats per minute by emitting sounds or flashes of light is called a

metronome

which type of scale has only a half step between the second and third tones

minor

what is a short part or section of a melody called?

phrase

many composers pefer to set _________ to music due to iys rythmic and emotional qualities

poetry

what is the name for a series or sequence of chords?

progression

in music notation, the symbol that indicates the duration of silence is called a _________

rest

eighth note, quarter note, and half note are all used to notate what aspect of music?

rhythm

what is the basic set of pitches used to create tonality in music called?

scale

the repitition of a melodic at a higher or lower pitch is called a _________

sequence

which of the following statements about modulation are true?

shifting one jey to another key, modulation usually charges the central tone

a short, detached style of playing or singing is called _____

staccato

to notate pitch, notes are placed on the lines or spaces of a _________

staff

the unexpected accent of an "offbeat" note or a normally weak beat is called ___________,

syncopation

accelerando and ritardando are italian terms and abbrevations in music for a gradual change in ________

tempo

largo, moderato, allegro, and presto are italian terms in music that indicate

tempo

what is the primary scale in a piece of music called?

the key

what symbol at the beginning of the place indicates the key that a piece of music is in?

the key signature

in a time signature, the upper number indicates what?

the number of beats in a meausre

when a melody serves as the starting of a composition and is modified in various ways as the work progresses, it is called a ____________

theme

what is used to indicate the meter of a piece at the beginning of the staff?

time signature

the melodic and harmonic construction of music around a central tone toward which other tones gravitate is called __________

tonality

no matter how often a work changes key, its main home key is called the ____________

tonic key

t/f, in western music, changing key is a way to strengthen listener interest in longer musical selections

true

t/f. major and minor scales differ from each other in their structure of whole and half steps

true

t/f. the melody of a song often reflects the mood and lyrics of it

true

what are two ways of lengthening the value of a note?

using a tie, adding a dot