Advanced Higher Flashcards

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What is a cadance

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a sequence of chords that brings a section or piece of music to an end.

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define dissonance

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a combination of tones that create a sense of tension.

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explain a counterpoint

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a counterpoint is the relationship between two or more independent musical lines, creating harmony through their interaction.

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what is the purpose of a cadenza

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it is a solo passage in a concerto which gives the soloist a chance to show off their abilities and skills, these are often improvised.

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What is a fugue

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A fugue is a compositional technique characterized by the systematic imitation of a principal theme (called the subject) in simultaneously sounding melodic lines (counterpoint).

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Define harmony

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Harmony is the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce a pleasing effect.

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What is a sonata

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A sonata is a composition for an instrumental soloist, often with a piano accompaniment, typically in several movements with one or more in sonata form.

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What is a symphony

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A symphony is an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements, at least one of which is traditionally in sonata form.

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Define tempo

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Tempo is the speed at which a passage of music is or should be played.