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23 Cards in this Set
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articulation |
A musical parameter referring to how long or short notes are played |
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colors |
When used in a musical context, refers to the unique, individual sounds of different instruments. For example, a violin has a very different tone color than a flute. |
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composer |
Someone who writes music. Often used to refer to someone who writes notated art music, but can include songwriters and electronic musicians as well. |
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conductor |
Leader of the orchestra or Leader of a performing group of musicians. |
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develop |
Elaborate on a musical idea by changing different aspects of it |
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form |
The structure of a musical composition. OR Structure of a piece of music; for example, ABA is a three-part form, where A repeats. |
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fragmentation |
Shortening a motive by taking away notes or only using a part of it. |
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lyrical |
Like singing. Often used to describe music with the capacity to express great emotion. |
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motive |
A short musical idea that is elaborated upon. It may consist of just a few notes or be a part of a larger theme. |
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musical aesthetics |
A philosophical approach to the idea of beauty in music. |
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music parameters |
Ways to measure the elements of music |
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music cognition |
Research dealing with the essential mental processes involved in listening to music. |
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musicology |
The stories that are told by a culture and believed to be true, which use supernatural events or characters to explain the universe and humanity. |
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music theory |
Rules and traditions that recommend how notes and chords should fit together to make music. |
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opus |
Literally, means "work." Opus numbers are used to catalogue a composer's compositions, usually ascending in the order they were published. |
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orchestration |
Combinations of different orchestral colors. |
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repertoire |
A collection of works available to perform. Also used to refer to the entire body of music that continues to be performed regularly. OR List of songs performed by a musician or band. |
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repetition |
Repeating a motive or motivie elements. |
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rhythm |
A general term that refers to the way that music unfolds through time. |
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score |
Musical manuscript. |
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symphony |
A large-scale orchestral work, usually in three or four movements. |
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theme |
Main musical phrase, usually a melody. |
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variation |
Changing rhythmic or melodic elements while maintaining the essential sense of an original motive. |
