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Chapter 7

Chapter 7. Musical Expression: Tempo and Dynamics. The Pace of Music. Tempo – Italian word for “speed.” Allegro – fast Andante -- walking Moderato – medium Adagio – slow (See page 35) More terms Ritardando – Slowing gradually Accelerando – Speeding up gradually.

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Chapter 7

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  1. Chapter 7 Musical Expression: Tempo and Dynamics

  2. The Pace of Music • Tempo – Italian word for “speed.” • Allegro – fast • Andante -- walking • Moderato – medium • Adagio – slow • (See page 35) • More terms • Ritardando – Slowing gradually • Accelerando – Speeding up gradually • Dynamics – The louds and softs in music • Forte (For-tay) – Loud • Fortissimo – Very loud • Piano – Soft • Pianissimo -- Very soft • Mezzo – literally “half” mp – mezzo piano mf – mezzo forte (See page 36)

  3. Chapter 8 Voices and Musical Instrument Familiies

  4. Musical Timbre (Tam-ber) • Tone color or timbre – the unique sound that is associated with any given solo or combination of instruments. • Instrument – a mechanism that generates musical vibrations and launches them into the air. • Register – The range of an instrument, such as high or low. • The Voice – • Soprano – Sopra literally “over.” The high female voice. • Mezzo-soprano • Alto – A lower female voice. • Tenor – A high male voice • Pavarotti, a legend (see bio on page 40). • Baritone – “normal” • Bass – A low male voice • Vibrato -- throbbing effect

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