MUSI 1001 Study Guide - Chord Progression, Homophony, Active Listening
22 Aug 2014
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Music- the rational organization of sounds and silences passing through time. Tones are arranged consistently, logically and pleasingly before we can refer to it as more than just noise. popular music- composed in a style most want to hear. Can be as talented as classical musicians (michael angelo batio). Thought to not possess multiple levels of musical activity. Does not reward active listening. classical music- also called art or serious music. Canon: the body of classical music that has been approved by everyone. Motive- a short, distinctive musical unit that can stand by itself. A regularly recurring sound that divides the passing of time into equal units. Tempo- the speed at which the beat sounds. Some are fast (allegro) and some are slow (lento). Ritard (ritardando)- a slowing down of the music. Accelerando would be a speeding up of the music.
