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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Homophonic | A single line melodic piece with accompaniment. |
| Ostinato | A musical idea that repeats throughout a song or musical piece. |
| Canon | When two or more instruments/voices sing/play the same music starting at different times. |
| Monophonic | A musical piece with a single melody line and no accompaniment. |
| Tempo | How fast/slow a piece is. |
| Polyphonic | A musical piece involving two or more melodies combined. |
| Tenor | The highest type of male voice. |
| Descant | Harmony added above the main melody |
| Ground Bass | A musical line in the bass that is continually repeated throughout the composition. |
| Bass | The lowest type of male voice |
| Dynamics | How loud/soft a piece is. |
| Compositional device | A variety of musical techniques used to make a piece more interesting. |
| Sequence | A melodic and rhythmic pattern repeated at a different pitch. |