Harmonic Accompaniments (Junior Cert Music): Quizzes
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What is a harmonic accompaniment?
What is a harmonic accompaniment?
A layer added to melody for harmonic support
How many beats does a semibreve last?
How many beats does a semibreve last?
4 beats
How many beats are two semibreves tied together held for?
How many beats are two semibreves tied together held for?
8 beats
What is a pedal note?
What is a pedal note?
A note held while harmony changes above it
What is a drone?
What is a drone?
A note or chord held throughout a piece or section
What is a block chord?
What is a block chord?
All notes of chord played at same time
How do block chords sound?
How do block chords sound?
Full and strong
What is another name for broken chords?
What is another name for broken chords?
Arpeggios
What effect do broken chords create?
What effect do broken chords create?
Flowing or rippling effect
What is a harmonic ostinato?
What is a harmonic ostinato?
A repeating pattern of chords under melody
What is a loop pedal used for?
What is a loop pedal used for?
Recording and repeating musical patterns
What does reverb do?
What does reverb do?
Adds echo, creates space feeling