Define Imitation

An instrument which plays a tune, which has just been played by another instrument.

 

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It could be changed slightly: Eg;

Changes in octaves

An ornament added

Define Riff and in what type of music it would be used in.

A riff is a repeated pattern of notes

 

Its used in ‘Pop music’

Define Ostinato and where it would be used.
Ostinato is a repeated pattern of notes and is used in Classical Music.
Define Loop and where it would be used.

Loop is a repeated pattern of notes.

 

This term is used in modern/techno dance music.

Define ‘Break or fill in’ and suggest where they may be used

Its a short drum solo.

Usually used to introduce;

Chorus

Verse

Change in music

Highlight the important lyrics.

Define ‘Sequence’
A pattern of notes which goes up or down in pitch every time it is repeated.
What is an ornament.
An ornament is an embellishment to the melody
Define ‘Trill’
A ‘Trill’ is where you quickly play the note and the note above it simeltaneously.
Define Improvisation
Improvisation is where a player makes music up on the spot.
Define ‘Drone’ and name what instrument they are usually played on.

A ‘Drone’ is usually formed by two notes played a 5th apart.

 

Usually played on bagpipes.

Define ‘Pedal’
A pedal is a single note that is held on or repeated in the bass part.
Define ‘Ground Bass’ and in what time period its used in.
Ground Bass is a bass part which is repeated over and over again and is usually used in Baroque Period.
What ‘family’ is the piccolo from?
Woodwind
What ‘Family’ is the flute from?
Woodwind.
What ‘Family’ is the Oboe from?
Woodwind
What ‘Family’ is the Clarinet from?
Woodwind.
What ‘Family’ is the Saxophone from?
Woodwind.
What ‘Family’ is the Bassoon from?
Woodwind
What ‘Family’ is the recorder from?
Woodwind
What ‘Family’ is the Trumpet from?
Brass
What ‘Family’ is the trombone from?
Brass
What ‘Family’ is the French Horn from?
Brass
What ‘Family’ is the Tuba from?
Brass
What ‘Family’ is the violin from?
Strings
What ‘Family’ is the Viola from?
Strings
What ‘Family’ is the cello from?
Strings
What ‘Family’ is the double bass from?
Cello
What ‘family’ is the Harp from?
Strings
What ‘Family’ is the Harp from?
Strings
What ‘Family’ is the guitar from?
Strings
What family is the Timpani from?
Percussion
What family is the bass drum from?
Percussion
What ‘Family’ is the snare drum from?
Percussion
What ‘Family’ is the triangle from?
Percussion
What ‘Family’ is the xylophone from?
Percussion
What ‘Family’ is the Glockenspiel from?
Percussion
What ‘Family’ is the piano from?
Keyboard
What ‘Family’ is the Harpsichord from?
Piano
What ‘Family’ is the Organ from?
Keyboard
What ‘Family’ is the synthesiszer from?
Keyboard
Define ‘Glissando’.
Sliding from one note to another
Define ‘Pizzicato’
Plucking the strings
Define Tremolando
Very quick playing of a single note.
Define ‘Distortion’
A distorted sound on an electic guitar
Define ‘Discord’ and state when they are used.
A chord with notes that clash.
They are used in 20 and 21st century music
What is Phrasing?
Phrasing is like musical sentences and allows you to breathe between sections.
What does a perfect cadence sound like?
Like the music has been completed properly.
What does an interuppted cadence sound like?
It sounds like the music is going to finish properly but then they throw in a minor.
What does an imperfect cadence sound like?
Like the music is unfinished.
What does a plagal cadence sound like?
A plagal cadence sounds finisheds