MUSI 1F10 Lecture 3: Lecture #3
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Rhythm: the long notes, short notes and in between. Texture: can be weaved, different kinds. Expression; tempo, dynamics: these add expression to the music, tempo; means time, dynamics; volume. Chromatic scale; a scale made from semi tones*** Modes; scales that start on different scale degrees. Arpeggio; certain notes from the scale; 1, 3, 5, 1: can play on a given note. Conjunct movement: melodic movement made up of simple scale steps only: ie. Disjunct movement: melodic movement made up of wider leaps: wagner. Most melodies a combination of the two, although conjunct movement predominates. Melodies usually split up into coherent units called phrases. Phrase equivalent to about a line of text, that which can be managed in one breath. Phrase ended by a point of rest, or cadence. Cadences like musical punctuation; varying degrees of closure. If text sung, musical phrases and text phrases usually coincide. Cadences will mark end of line of text.
