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Music Theory

Terms

TermDefinition
concertmaster the first-chair violinist of a symphony orchestra
pitch determined by frequency
note symbol placed on staff, designates frequency and duration
timbre/tone color quality of sound
range distance between highest and lowest notes
contour overall shape of the melody
interval distance between two pitches
conjunct smooth, connected melody that moves principally by small intervals
disjunct melody that moves in larger, disconnected intervals
phrase unit within larger structure of a melody
cadence the end of a musical phrase
climax peak in intensity
countermelody an accompanying melody
rhyme scheme the way the last syllables in each line rhyme
melody the tune of music
sacred music that has to do with religion
secular music for the people
genre category of music
aurel/oral transmission passing music
style distinctive features of any artwork
medium specific group that performs a piece
medival period of music that lasted from 400-1400
renaissance period of music that lasted from 1400-1600
baroque period of music that lasted from 1600--1750
classical period of music that lasted from 1730-1820
romantic genre of music that lasted from 1815-1910
20th century genre of music that lasted from 1900-2000
contemporary music genre of music that started in 1975
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