Structural & Textural Concepts
Alberti Bass
Alberti Bass is a pattern that is played in the bass line. It consists of a broken chord and plays in the order; ROOT, FIFTH, THIRD, FIFTH.
Alberti Bass is a pattern that is played in the bass line. It consists of a broken chord and plays in the order; ROOT, FIFTH, THIRD, FIFTH.
Contrapuntal
Contrapuntal is the term used to describe when two or more melodies weave in and out of each other. It creates a full texture.
Contrapuntal is the term used to describe when two or more melodies weave in and out of each other. It creates a full texture.
Polyphonic
Polyphonic is the term used to describe when music has two or more voices or instruments that sound together but with different rhythms. This, therefore, creates a contrapuntal texture.
Polyphonic is the term used to describe when music has two or more voices or instruments that sound together but with different rhythms. This, therefore, creates a contrapuntal texture.
Homophonic
Homophonic is the term used to describe when music is chordal, voices and instruments move together in the same rhythm,
Homophonic is the term used to describe when music is chordal, voices and instruments move together in the same rhythm,
Ground Bass
A Ground Bass is a bass melody that is constantly repeated through a piece of music.
A Ground Bass is a bass melody that is constantly repeated through a piece of music.
Walking Bass
A Walking Bass is a bass line where the note values and the speed is the same throughout. A Walking Bass can be found in Baroque music and in jazz music such as Boogie Woogie.
A Walking Bass is a bass line where the note values and the speed is the same throughout. A Walking Bass can be found in Baroque music and in jazz music such as Boogie Woogie.
Accompanied
Accompanied is when there is another instrument or instruments playing along with a solo instrument. For example a piano often accompanies instruments.
Accompanied is when there is another instrument or instruments playing along with a solo instrument. For example a piano often accompanies instruments.
Unaccompanied
Unaccompanied music is where there are no other instruments playing the main instrument.
Unaccompanied music is where there are no other instruments playing the main instrument.
Octave
An Octave is the interval between 8 notes. The letter name of notes 8 notes apart are the same but they are an octave apart. When instruments play the same notes but at different pitches it can be described as in octaves.
An Octave is the interval between 8 notes. The letter name of notes 8 notes apart are the same but they are an octave apart. When instruments play the same notes but at different pitches it can be described as in octaves.
Repetition
Repetition is where there is a section of music that is repeated. Ostinato and Riff are forms of repetition.
Repetition is where there is a section of music that is repeated. Ostinato and Riff are forms of repetition.
Ostinato
An Ostinato is a constant repetition of a musical pattern, rhythm or phrase throughout a piece of music.
In this example the ostinato begins 25 seconds into the clip. The ostinato is the bass part.
An Ostinato is a constant repetition of a musical pattern, rhythm or phrase throughout a piece of music.
In this example the ostinato begins 25 seconds into the clip. The ostinato is the bass part.
Riff
A Riff is a short phrase that is around 2 to 4 bars long that is repeated throughout a piece of music. It is often found in Jazz, Rock and Pop music.
A Riff is a short phrase that is around 2 to 4 bars long that is repeated throughout a piece of music. It is often found in Jazz, Rock and Pop music.
Imitation
Imitation is when a part of music is copied in another part. This technique is essential for a Canon and a Round.
Imitation is when a part of music is copied in another part. This technique is essential for a Canon and a Round.
Canon
A Canon is a form where the first melody is imitated by another part before the first is finished. This creates an overlapping texture.
A Canon is a form where the first melody is imitated by another part before the first is finished. This creates an overlapping texture.
Round
A Round is a form of music where the same short melody is repeated in other parts but staggered so that the texture is overlapping.
A Round is a form of music where the same short melody is repeated in other parts but staggered so that the texture is overlapping.
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Middle 8
A Middle 8 is an 8 bar instrumental section of music within a song that is a link between a chorus and a verse.
A Middle 8 is an 8 bar instrumental section of music within a song that is a link between a chorus and a verse.
Strophic (Verse and Chorus)
Strophic is a form that is used to describe a song where there are verses and choruses. There can be different lyrics in each verse with the same melody.
Strophic is a form that is used to describe a song where there are verses and choruses. There can be different lyrics in each verse with the same melody.