Music Terminology Flashcards AQA MUSIC

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12 or 16 bar blues

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A 12-bar blues progression is composed of three four-bar phrases, whilst a 16-bar blues progression is composed of four four-bar phrases. The chords are based on I, IV and V (e.g., jazz, rock, R&B, etc.).

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A cappella

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The performance by a singer or a singing group without instrumental accompaniment. In DJing, this refers to vocal-only tracks.

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Accompaniment

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Pieces written with an instrumental or vocal part designed to support or complement the melody.

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Anacrusis

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A note or sequence of notes which precede the first strong beat of a musical phrase, particularly at the start of a piece.

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Anthem

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A vocal piece that has special importance for a particular group of people or a country, often performed on a special occasion (e.g., Coronation anthems).

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Antiphony

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A musical texture in which the musical ideas are passed between different groups of instruments or voices.

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Annotation

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Diagrams, screenshots, and written notes showing how the piece was composed, including aspects such as the use of instruments, harmonies, key, etc.

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Arch-shape

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A structure of contrasting sections in the form A-B-C-B-A.

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Arco

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An instruction given to string players to use the bow.

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Areas of study

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Specified genres, styles, and traditions of music that must be studied.