MUS 300 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Koyaanisqatsi, Figured Bass, Singspiel
16 Oct 2017
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Sun king: french opera composer, famous for his tragedies lyriques (5 acts with ballet and lavish sets; ancient history. Large leaps between notes unexpected and unflowing. Narrow leaps between notes most common most pleasant. 2-3 note fragments, typically repeated connects music to particular characters or recurring events. Melody) basically a solo, either vocal or instrumental. Multiple melody lines no clear melody and harmony parts. 3 or more notes either together (solid) or in sequence (broken) Dissonance a clashing of notes; atonal written outside of the key signature. All semi-tones in the octave white and black keys. The speed of the music fast and slow. Male singer; lower than tenor but higher than bass. Passage of singing at end of an aria; shows singer"s abilities. Da capo aria an aria in aba structure. A musical passage/section sung by two singers at the same time. A male singer singing in a higher range; extending the range of the male voice.
