Wicked Flash Cards

Allegro

Andante

Moderato

Lento

A musical device where a piece of music represents a person/place/object

A type of musical scale used in classical compositions

A rhythm pattern used in jazz music

A form of vocal improvisation in opera

Some monophonic sections (spoken words) followed by homophonic choral stabs

Only polyphonic textures are used

The texture is entirely homophonic

The texture consists of only instrumental sounds

Spoken

Sung

Chanting

Melody

A string instrument technique where the musician rapidly repeats the same note

A technique used to create a smooth transition between notes

A method of playing that involves plucking the strings with the fingers

A technique that involves using a bow to create a sustained sound

Where the rhythm anticipates the following beat

Where the rhythm lags behind the beat

Where the rhythm is perfectly aligned with the beat

Where the rhythm varies randomly

Spoken dialogue accompanied by the orchestra

A type of musical score without lyrics

A technique used in film editing

A method of sound mixing in live performances

Violin

Trumpet

Flute

Piano

Allegro

Andante

Presto

Largo

Duet

Solo

Trio

Quartet