Aural - correct answer the perception of any musical event(s) perceived by the ear. to describe the development of the ear.
Note - correct answer visual/written representation of sound
Pitch - correct answer ...
Aural - correct answer the perception of any musical event(s) perceived by the ear.
to describe the development of the ear.
Note - correct answer visual/written representation of sound
Pitch - correct answer the aural representation of sound. specific sound that can be
written using musical notes.
Harmonic - correct answer refers to 2+ sounds heard at the same time with the
notes stacked in a vertical manner in the score. As the formation of sound by producing 2+ notes.
Relates to the background parts.
Melodic - correct answer notes that are played consecutively in a linear and
horizontal manner rather than being played vertically or simultaneously. any sequences of notes.
Interval - correct answer the distance b/t two pitches/notes. played harmonically or
melodically. one of the most basic harmonic elements in a musical work.
Notation - correct answer visual representation of a musical performance.
Essentially a system used to represent in a written form the pitches and how they are performed in a
musical work. Formatting and structure that is used for written music. Tells performer how to interpret
the music. Symbols can be used in a score to indicate how loud a particular section should be.
Chords - correct answer combo of 3+ notes and pitches that maybe played
melodically (broken up) or harmonically (simultaneously).
Dictation - correct answer process of notating a musical performance. Requires a
well-developed ear. Accurately identify that pitched in real-time.
,Transcribe - correct answer process of rewriting a musical work for different
instrument(S). Transcription is another one of those difficult words that people often confuse with other
words like dictation or notation. Transcribing involves making the work suitable for a collection of
instruments other than the original.
Scales - correct answer major and 3 forms of the minor scale. Scales are collection
of pitches that are arranged in a consecutive order from the lowest to the highest sounding pitch.
Major/minor scales contain 7 unique notes.
Benefits of music theory - correct answer improved understanding of the structure
of music. Insight and helps with detection of 'errors' in musical work.
The Theorist - correct answer analyze music to uncover basic principles that guide
the structure of a piece. Analyze and uncover principles in existing works. Develop techniques and tools
for musicians.
The Composer - correct answer "Push the envelope" of what is possible musically,
and they aim to create new works that aren't based on existing compositions. Bring new music and
sounds.
The Arranger - correct answer musician who take a musical work and modifies it to
create something new. Take an existing piece and create a new work from the composition. Aural and
theoretical understanding of chords/progressions.
The Performer - correct answer person who sings and plays an instrument in a
concert. Create a recording of a new musical work. Theory helps performer visualize and conceptualize a
piece.
The Conductor - correct answer Responsible for making sure the ensemble plays in
time. Role in interpretation of music. Theory makes easier to identify important melodic components,
such as motives in musical work.
The Educator - correct answer solid understanding of music theory to explain
concepts in more than 1 way. Teach in variety of situations and can be found in private and public
schools. Stewards of knowledge and firm grasp of music theory.
, Identifying Octaves - correct answer from one letter to the next on the scale is an
octave.
Major and Minor Scale - correct answer Major: 4 then 3
Major: 3 then 4
Staff system: Lines vs. Spaces - correct answer 5 lines
4 space
Each line as one space expect the 5th line
Modern Staff system - correct answer the higher the line/space the higher the
pitch. The Mosquito emits a very high 8 kHz pitch that many teenagers can hear (Campbell).
Early Staff Systems - correct answer -Contour vs. Precision: didn't specify precise
pitches, only melody
-Neumes: indicate the placement of pitches
Neumes - correct answer -Simple: a collection of up to 3 pitches
-Compound: more than 3
-Liquescent: indicated the performer should play a passage quietly, and performance preferences
-Ornamenting: indicated particular style.
4-Line Staff system - correct answer medieval score, dominant staff system, nuemes
played from bottom to top, no rhythmic values, indicates exact pitches.
One-line staff system - correct answer eleventh century, general melodic contour,
notes increased in pitch the higher they are placed
Guido D'Arezzo - correct answer "the father of modern music" 15h and 16th
century.
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