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Lesson 29- Words about Music . EuCarGus. A cappella. Without instrumental accompaniment. Aria. A solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, as in an opera. cacophony. A harsh, unpleasant, or jarring mixture of sounds. cadence.
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Lesson 29- Words about Music EuCarGus
A cappella • Without instrumental accompaniment
Aria • A solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, as in an opera
cacophony • A harsh, unpleasant, or jarring mixture of sounds
cadence • The balance or rhythmic flow of music, speech, poetry, or movement "get ready for the dramatic finale"
crescendo • A gradual increase in volume or intensity of sound
Dissonance • A harsh, disagreeable combination of sounds
libretto • The text of a dramatic musical work, such as an opera
motif • A short rhythm or melody repeated or evoked many times in a work of music
Sonata • A composition of three or four independent movements, written for one or more solo instruments, one of which is usually a keyboard instrument
Staccato • Having short, sharp sounds; abrupt and crisp