AoS4 Key Terms Flashcards

Front

Using musical elements (pitch, rhythm, dynamics) to reflect the literal meanings in the text.

Back

Word Painting

Front

A single syllable of text sung over several notes.

Back

Melisma

Front

Each syllable of text is matched to a single note.

Back

Syllabic

Front

The general pitch range of a vocal part.

Back

Tessitura

Front

Decorative notes added to embellish the melody (e.g., trills, mordents, grace notes).

Back

Ornamentation

Front

Musical texture with a clear melody supported by chordal accompaniment.

Back

Homophonic

Front

Two or more independent melodic lines heard simultaneously.

Back

Polyphonic

Front

Musical texture in which groups or voices alternate in a call-and-response style.

Back

Antiphonal

Front

Music in which the same music is repeated for each verse of the text.

Back

Strophic Form

Front

Music that is continuous and non-repetitive, with new music for each section of text.

Back

Through-composed