MUSI 1530 Lecture Notes - Strophic Form, Melodic Motion, Ballroom Dance
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A & r: artists and repertoire personnel of a record company. In charge of seeking out new talent. (8) Arranger: the person who decides the key of a piece, the number of repetitions of various sections, instrumental accompaniment, etc, and shapes the live performance details from the existing composition. (8; 67) Ballad: story-telling (narrative) song that uses repeated verses. (10) Chorus: sections of repeated melody and text in a song. Often alternates with the verses and is usually the most memorable part of the song. A person who selects, orders and plays record tracks or parts thereof. (7; Hook: a memorable musical phrase designed to catch the listener"s interest. (3; 25; 76) Lyricist: creator of the words (lyrics) of a musical piece. (8) Polyrhythm: multiple layers of rhythm patterns performed at once. Producer: works to get board of directors to fund projects and shapes development of new talent. (8)
