Difference between revisions of "Glossary"
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| + | The most basic "unit" of music. A note is comprised of a fundamental pitch and a time duration. Pitch is described in terms of letters (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) and sharps/flats (#/b). Duration is described in terms of how much of a measure the note lasts - in 4/4 time where a measure is 4 beats, a note that lasts 4 beats is a whole note, 2 beats a half note, 1 beat a quarter note, and 1/2 beat an eighth note. See [[Music Theory Basics]]. | ||
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===== Rhythm ===== | ===== Rhythm ===== | ||
| + | The pattern of sound over time, incorporating Tempo, Time Signatures, Beats, Feels, . See [[Music Theory Basics]]. | ||
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Revision as of 17:42, 7 May 2014
Contents
Chord
A set of 3 or more notes, played simultaneously or in sequence. See C Major Chord.
Dominant
Harmony
Interval
A set of 2 notes, played simultaneously or in sequence. See 1st and 2nd Strings - Intervals.
Melody
A series of notes expressing a musical idea. See Music Theory Basics.
Note
The most basic "unit" of music. A note is comprised of a fundamental pitch and a time duration. Pitch is described in terms of letters (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) and sharps/flats (#/b). Duration is described in terms of how much of a measure the note lasts - in 4/4 time where a measure is 4 beats, a note that lasts 4 beats is a whole note, 2 beats a half note, 1 beat a quarter note, and 1/2 beat an eighth note. See Music Theory Basics.
Predominant
Rhythm
The pattern of sound over time, incorporating Tempo, Time Signatures, Beats, Feels, . See Music Theory Basics.