Terms Related to Tone Colour and Texture
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| Performing Media | A broad musical concept term that relates to sound sources and instruments (Their Names and Roles)
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| Tone Colour | Refers to the category or family an instrument belongs to, as well as the type of ensemble and adjective to describe it's sound.
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| Texture | The layers of sound and their relationship.
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| String Quartet | Ensemble comprising of two violins, a viola and a cello.
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| Jazz Ensemble | Ensemble comprising of mostly acoustic instruments with syncopated melodies played by vocals, horns or piano, light drumming and walking bass lines.
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| Rock Ensemble | Ensemble comprising mostly electronic instruments including lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, bass guitar and drum set.
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| Contemporary Ensemble | A variation on the rock ensemble that includes more electronic, particularly, digital audio production. Often plays in a wide variety of musical styles.
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| Chamber Orchestra | Term referring to any variation of the symphony orchestra that uses fewer instruments and a more narrow range of tone colours.
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| Acapella | A vocal ensemble that uses no instrumental accompaniment.
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| Acoustic Instrumentation | Instruments that require no electricity to resonate (be loud). Have a narrow range of dynamic variation.
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| Electronic Instrumentation | Instruments that require electricity to produce sound. Have a wide range of dynamic levels.
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| Synthesiser | An electronic instrument that mimics the sound of other instruments or can create its own unique tone colours.
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| Melody Role | The main layer of pitched sounds that is most prominent and memorable. e.g. The lead vocals during the verse, chorus and bridge section of a pop song.
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| Harmony Role | A tuned layer of sound that supports the Melody Role. Usually sustained chords on the keyboard or single notes are are performed by backing vocals.
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| Harmony & Rhythm | A tuned layer of sound that supports the Main Melody and outlines the pulse in the music. Usually performed by Rhythm Guitar or Bass Guitar in an ensemble.
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| Rhythm Role | An untuned layer of sound that stylistically drives the pulse and tempo in the music. Performed exclusively by Drums and Untuned Percussion.
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