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Key words for GCSE Music
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monophonic |
A piece with a single melody line is called monophonic.
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homophonic |
A piece based on chords where different parts move simultaneously is called homophonic.
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antiphonic |
A piece in which two parts play alternated musical phrases is called antiphonic.
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polyphonic |
A piece with lots of melody lines is called polyphonic.
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heterophonic |
A piece in which a melody is played at the same time as a decorated version of itself is called heterophonic.
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melody |
In melody and accompaniment, there is a clear distinction between the melody and the accompaniment parts.
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accompaniment |
In melody and accompaniment, there is a clear distinction between the melody and the accompaniment parts.
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sequence |
A sequence is when the melody is played and then repeated at a different pitch.
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ostinato |
A musical motif repeated at the same pitch is called an ostinato.
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riff |
A repeated chord progression is called a riff.
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improvisation |
Improvisation is when you play music without composing it first.
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acappella |
Acappella music uses only vocals.
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portamento |
Portamento is when you slide from one note to another.
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contrapuntal |
Contrapuntal music has two distinct melody lines.
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