Flashcards on Music

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What is the difference between a major and minor key?

A major key produces a happy or bright feeling while a minor key produces a sad or dark feeling.

What is the difference between polyphony and homophony?

Polyphony is music with multiple independent melodies played at once, while homophony is music with a single melody played over a harmony.

What is a chord progression?

A chord progression is the order in which chords are played in a song or piece of music.

What is the role of a conductor in an orchestra?

A conductor leads the musicians and shapes the interpretation of a piece of music through gestures and cues.

What are dynamics in music?

Dynamics refer to variations in volume and intensity in a piece of music.

What is vibrato?

Vibrato is a slight variation of pitch in a musical instrument or voice, often used for expressiveness.

What is a time signature in music?

A time signature is a numerical fraction that appears at the beginning of a piece of sheet music and indicates the rhythm of the music.

Who was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

Mozart was a famous composer from the Classical period known for his prolific output and timeless works such as 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik' and 'The Marriage of Figaro'.

What is a crescendo in music?

A crescendo is a gradual increase in volume or intensity in a piece of music.

Who was Ludwig van Beethoven?

Beethoven was a famous composer from the Classical and Romantic periods known for his dramatic and emotionally charged works such as 'Moonlight Sonata' and 'Symphony No. 9'.

What is a glissando in music?

A glissando is a sliding or swooping effect in a musical note or phrase.

What is a quarter note in music?

A quarter note is a musical note with a duration equal to one quarter of a whole note.

What is the difference between staccato and legato?

Staccato refers to short, detached notes while legato refers to smooth, connected notes.

Who was Johann Sebastian Bach?

Bach was a famous composer from the Baroque period known for his intricate and highly structured works such as 'Brandenburg Concertos' and 'The Well-Tempered Clavier'.

What is a coda in music?

A coda is a concluding section of a musical piece that provides a final and definite resolution.

What is the difference between a major and minor key?

A major key produces a happy or bright feeling while a minor key produces a sad or dark feeling.

What is the difference between polyphony and homophony?

Polyphony is music with multiple independent melodies played at once, while homophony is music with a single melody played over a harmony.

What is a chord progression?

A chord progression is the order in which chords are played in a song or piece of music.

What is the role of a conductor in an orchestra?

A conductor leads the musicians and shapes the interpretation of a piece of music through gestures and cues.

What are dynamics in music?

Dynamics refer to variations in volume and intensity in a piece of music.

What is vibrato?

Vibrato is a slight variation of pitch in a musical instrument or voice, often used for expressiveness.

What is a time signature in music?

A time signature is a numerical fraction that appears at the beginning of a piece of sheet music and indicates the rhythm of the music.

Who was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

Mozart was a famous composer from the Classical period known for his prolific output and timeless works such as 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik' and 'The Marriage of Figaro'.

What is a crescendo in music?

A crescendo is a gradual increase in volume or intensity in a piece of music.

Who was Ludwig van Beethoven?

Beethoven was a famous composer from the Classical and Romantic periods known for his dramatic and emotionally charged works such as 'Moonlight Sonata' and 'Symphony No. 9'.

What is a glissando in music?

A glissando is a sliding or swooping effect in a musical note or phrase.

What is a quarter note in music?

A quarter note is a musical note with a duration equal to one quarter of a whole note.

What is the difference between staccato and legato?

Staccato refers to short, detached notes while legato refers to smooth, connected notes.

Who was Johann Sebastian Bach?

Bach was a famous composer from the Baroque period known for his intricate and highly structured works such as 'Brandenburg Concertos' and 'The Well-Tempered Clavier'.

What is a coda in music?

A coda is a concluding section of a musical piece that provides a final and definite resolution.

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