MUS 505 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Podcast, Semitone, Doo-Wop

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A & r: artists and repertoire personnel of a record company. 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. Ballad: story-telling (narrative) song that uses repeated verses. 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. Hook: a memorable musical phrase designed to catch the listener"s interest. Lyricist: creator of the words (lyrics) of a musical piece. 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. Reverb: a slight echo effect that makes the sound seem more vibrant and wet. Sampling: digitally cutting and pasting sections from one musical source into another.

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