Musical Techniques (Leaving Cert Music): Quizzes
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What is a sequence in melodic technique?
What is a sequence in melodic technique?
Repetition of a motif at a different pitch
Where does syncopation shift the rhythmic emphasis?
Where does syncopation shift the rhythmic emphasis?
To weak beats or offbeats
What is an ostinato?
What is an ostinato?
A repeated rhythmic pattern underpinning music
What does modulation achieve in music?
What does modulation achieve in music?
Changes from one key to another
What is a pedal point?
What is a pedal point?
A sustained note whilst harmony changes
What characterises homophony?
What characterises homophony?
A melody accompanied by chords
What does polyphony involve?
What does polyphony involve?
Interweaving independent melodic lines
What is pizzicato?
What is pizzicato?
Plucking stringed instruments
What does rubato involve?
What does rubato involve?
Expressive tempo changes
Which are examples of ornamentation?
Which are examples of ornamentation?
Trills, mordents, grace notes, turns