Harmony

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Although the violin is mostly a single melody instrument, violinists can also play chords using an instrumental technique known as: - Double stops - Vibrato - Pizzicato - Unison

Double stops

In this excerpt, which of the following are being performed above the tamboura drone? - Doublings of the drone tone - Elaborate improvisations

Elaborate improvisations

The following excerpt represents melody by itself without harmonic accompaniment.

False

The relationship between consonance and dissonance has remained constant throughout history and consistent from culture to culture.

False

The smallest harmonic unit is made up of three pitches called a chord.

False

Two simultaneous pitches of the same letter name and pitch (e.g., C, G, or D) constitute a harmony.

False

This excerpt demonstrates: - Dissonant harmonies at the end of the passage - Mainly consonant harmonies disrupted by dissonance at the beginning of the passage - Consonant harmonies that give a feeling of stability throughout - How dissonant harmonies create tension and instability throughout

How dissonant harmonies create tension and stability throughout

The following excerpt is consonant. (0:00-0:15)

True

The following excerpt is dissonant. (0:00-0:15)

True

The following excerpt represents melody with harmonic accompaniment.

True


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