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Theory Definitions
Theory Level 6
Question | Answer |
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Adagio | A slow tempo |
al Fine | Play to the point marked fine (end) |
Allegro | A fast tempo |
Binary Form | A piece that has two parts, sections A & B |
Con Moto | With motion |
Consonant | The mixing of sounds that blend together |
Dissonant | The mixing of sounds that DO NOT blend together |
Dominant Triad | The triad built on the fifth note of the scale |
Major Third | An interval that has four half steps, and is spelled as a skip (C-E) |
Major Triad | A triad that has a major 3rd (4 half steps) between the root and third of the chord and a minor 3rd (3 half steps) between the third and the fifth of the chord. |
Meter | The organizing patterns of stronger and weaker beats |
Minor Third | An interval with three half steps, spelled as a skip |
Minor Triad | A triad that has a minor 3rd (3 half steps) between the root and third of the chord and a major 3rd (4 half steps) between the third and the fifth of the chord. |
Octave | An interval of two notes with the same letter name, but are eight steps apart |
Subdominant Triad | The triad built on the fourth note of the scale |
Poco a Poco | Little by little |
Rallentando | Slowing the tempo |
Ternary Form | A piece that has three parts, sections A, B, & A |
Triad Root | The root note of a triad |
Unison | An interval that repeats the very same pitch |