Wicked Flash Cards

Tempo - Bridge

• Allegro

• Andante

• Moderato

• Lento

Leitmotifs

• A musical device where a piece of music represents a person/place/object

• A type of musical scale used in classical compositions

• A rhythm pattern used in jazz music

• A form of vocal improvisation in opera

Texture - Intro

• Some monophonic sections (spoken words) followed by homophonic choral stabs

• Only polyphonic textures are used

• The texture is entirely homophonic

• The texture consists of only instrumental sounds

Singing Styles

• Spoken

• Sung

• Chanting

• Melody

Tremolo/ Tremolando

• A string instrument technique where the musician rapidly repeats the same note

• A technique used to create a smooth transition between notes

• A method of playing that involves plucking the strings with the fingers

• A technique that involves using a bow to create a sustained sound

'Push' rhythms

• Where the rhythm anticipates the following beat

• Where the rhythm lags behind the beat

• Where the rhythm is perfectly aligned with the beat

• Where the rhythm varies randomly

Underscore

• Spoken dialogue accompanied by the orchestra

• A type of musical score without lyrics

• A technique used in film editing

• A method of sound mixing in live performances

String Instruments

• Violin

• Trumpet

• Flute

• Piano

Tempo - Chorus'

• Allegro

• Andante

• Presto

• Largo

Type of piece

• Duet

• Solo

• Trio

• Quartet