Study.com AP Music Theory Flashcards

Study.com AP Music Theory Flashcards

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12th Grade

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Kristi Howze

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is an overtone?

Back

An overtone is any frequency greater than the fundamental frequency of a sound.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a consonant in music?

Back

A consonant is a pleasant-sounding interval that indicates stability, meaning it does not have a tendency to move or resolve to any other type of interval.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a sousaphone?

Back

The sousaphone is a type of tuba designed to be easier to play than the concert tuba while standing or marching.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is meter?

Back

The meter is a set pattern of weak and strong beats in music.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a scale in music?

Back

A scale is a series of notes in a specific, ascending or descending order, that provides the foundation for a piece of music.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a chord?

Back

A chord is a group of notes played together, typically consisting of a root note, a third, and a fifth.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is tempo in music?

Back

Tempo refers to the speed at which a piece of music is played, usually measured in beats per minute (BPM).

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