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BUZZ WORDS - S6 MUS1

Buzz Words and some associated terms for Music 1

TermDefinition
Interest and Variety Identify and describe features of the music that are unconventional or create contrast. What's different?
Unity and Contrast Relates to structure and how we identify sections based on what is the SAME and what is DIFFERENT in a piece of music.
Unity The features of a piece of music that hold it together. Relates to sameness. What repeats?
Contrast The features of a piece of music that are different or unique. Relates to variety and interest. What is different?
Tension and Resolution Identify and describe the features of the music that build/ create unresolved sounds and when/ how a sense of musical climax is achieved. Relates to pitch - Imperfect and Perfect Cadence.
Tension Identify and describe the features of the music that create a sense of unease, dissonance, awkwardness or incompleteness.
Tremelo An expressive technique used on strings to create tension by rapidly repeating a single note for an extended period of time.
Imperfect Cadence Two chords used at the end of musical phrase/ section that sounds very unresolved/ incomplete. Typically, Chord I to Chord V.
Balanced Phrasing Arranging musical ideas evenly to create a sense of predictability and unity in a piece of music. Relates to structure and pitch.
Unbalanced Phrasing Arranging musical ideas unevenly to create a sense of unease, awkwardness and tension. Relates to structure and pitch.
Diatonic The piece of music is all in one key/ tonality. Sounds consonant and creates a sense of unity.
Atonal The piece of music has no clear Tonic [musical home] and therefor sounds unresolved, uneasy, dissonant and tense.
Unconventional Techniques Vocal or Instrumental techniques that are outside of what is typically used. e.g. Screaming. Drumming on the top of the piano cabinet.
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