Music For A While - Technical Terminology

What is the definition of syllabic?

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Where there is ___ note to each ________.

What is the definition of melismatic?

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Where _______ notes are sung to one ________.

What is the definition of word painting?

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When the _____ reflects the _______ of a ____.

What is the definition of a ground bass?

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Where there is a ________ _______ pattern in the bassline, which acts as a __________ device.

What is the definition of conjunct?

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When the ______ moves in steps of a ____ or ________.

What is the definition of disjunct?

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When the ______ moves in _____.

What is the definition of ornamentation?

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The __________ (or embellishment) of the melody, eg ______, _____, _____ notes.

What is the definition of a sequence?

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A _______ or ________ pattern that repeats but starting on a _________ note on each __________.

What is the definition of imitation?

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When a ______ is heard in one part and then _______ in another part starting a few notes later while the other part continues playing. This creates a ____________ texture.

What is the definition of (basso) continuo?

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The accompanying ________ and _______ outline in a _______ piece played by a keyboard instrument (such as the ___________).