Music Theory: Section 1

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What does the term 'pitch' refer to in music?

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The frequency of a sound

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What is the term for a pitch that has been moved half a step up?

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Sharp

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What is the term for the speed at which a beat moves in music?

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BPM (Beats Per Minute)

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What is modulation in music, and how does it affect the harmony of a piece?

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A shift in key that changes the tonal center and affects harmony.

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What is the opposite of dissonance in music?

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consonance

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What is the system called that classifies instruments based on the material used to produce sound?

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Hornbostel-Sachs system

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What is a trill in musical ornaments?

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A trill is a musical ornament that consists of the rapid alternation between a note and the note immediately above it in the scale.

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What does 'legato' mean in musical articulation?

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Notes should be played smoothly and connectedly, without any noticeable breaks between them.

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An ostinato is:

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A repeated musical phrase or rhythm

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What does a dot do?

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Adds half the original value of the note.