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theory vocab #2
scale terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| scales | ordered collection of pitches in whole and half step patterns |
| chromatic scales | a symmetrical scale with all pitches a half step apart |
| major scale pattern | WWHWWWH |
| diatonic notes | notes played within the scale |
| chromatic notes | notes played outside the scale |
| key signature | shows which pitches are going to be consistently sharp or flat throughout the piece (shows key/tonal center) |
| order of sharps | FCGDAEB |
| order of flats | BEADGCF |
| key | a specific series of notes based on a pattern on whole and half steps that define a tonality |
| natural/pure minor | no alterations to key signature |
| harmonic minor | raised 7th of natural minor |
| melodic minor | raised 6th and 7th of a natural minor ascending but natural when descending |
| relative major/minor | a major and minor key that have the same key signature but start on a different note |
| parallel major/minor | a major and minor scale that start on the same note but their key signature is different |
| circle of fifths | the relationship of the tonal center to each other with each key a fifth apart |
| solmization | designating notes of the scale by the solfege |
| solfeggio | sight singing using the notes defined by solfege |
| scale degree names | identify and indicate the harmony of the chords built on each scale degree |
| tonic | 1st scale degree |
| supertonic | 2nd scale degree |
| mediant | 3rd scale degree |
| subdominant | 4th scale degree |
| dominant | 5th scale degree |
| submediant | 6th scale degree |
| leading tone | 7th scale degree |
| subtonic | 7th scale degree in a natural minor scale |
| raised submediant | 6th scale degree in a melodic minor scale |
| pentatonic scale | has 5 tones with no half steps or active tones; isn't major or minor |
| whole-tone scale | in relation to major is 1-2-3-b5-b6-b7 or 1-2-3-#4-#5-#6 |
| church modes | different diatonic modes |
| Ionian mode | major scale pattern |
| aeolian mode | natural minor scale pattern |
| dorian mode | natural minor with raised 6th |
| phrygian | natural minor with lowered 2nd |
| lydian | major with raised 4th |
| mixolydian | major with lowered 7th |
| cadence | final chord in a melodic section |
| hepatonic scales | scales with 7 tones |
| hexatonic scales | scales with 6 tones |
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allison_07
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