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Chapter 1
Making Music Chapter 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Loop | a recorded melodic or rhythmic pattern that repeats continuously |
| Samples | Short excerpts of sound from a previously existing source |
| House Music | A type of disco music with samples of other music and various sounds mixed in. |
| Chord Progression | The order in which chords are played in a piece of music |
| Lick | A short melodic or rhythmic pattern; a motive. |
| Refrain | The section of a song that repeats, using the same melody and words |
| Verse | A section of a song where the melody stays the same when it repeats, but they lyrics change |
| Lead Sheet | A shorthand score or part, which can provide melody, chord symbols, accompaniment figures, or lyrics. |
| Copyright | a legal right granted for exclusive publication, sale, or distribution of a literary, musical, dramatic, or artistic work |
| Public domain | belonging to the general public |
| Diction | clarity and distinctness in pronouncing words |
| Dynamics | the degrees of loudness and softness of sound |
| Tempo | the speed of the beat |
| Articulation | the manner in which notes are joined in succession. |
| Rigger | One who hangs speakers and lights for a performance |
| Master | The original recording used to manufacture copies |
| Form | the overall plan of a piece of music |
| Mechanical License | Permission to record sounds usually for a fee |
| Mood | the feeling that a piece of music gives the listener |
| Style | A description given to music that has a special character or sound derived from its musical elements |