Explore this spelling list: GCSE Music: Harmony and Tonality 1. Learn the words in the spelling list then try out the spelling games at the bottom of the page. Try out the spelling games at the bottom of the page.
Key words for GCSE Music
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sustained |
A sustained note is a note that is held.
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bass |
A bass instrument is one that plays at the lowest pitch range.
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progression |
A succession of chords is called a chord progression.
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combination |
Combination is the bringing together of different musical instruments or ideas.
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clash |
A clash is when notes that sound bad together are combined to create a tense effect.
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pedal |
A pedal note is held or repeated in the bass.
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major |
The word major is used to classify chords, intervals, and keys.
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minor |
The word minor is used to classify chords, intervals, and scales with a flattened third.
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chord |
A group of notes played at the same time is called a chord.
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triad |
A triad is a chord made up of three notes.
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seventh |
A seventh chord is a group of four notes played at the same time.
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inversion |
A chord inversion is when the lowest note in a chord isn't the root.
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consonant |
If a group of sounds is described as consonant, it means they sound pleasing together.
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dissonant |
If a group of sounds is described as dissonant, it means they sound tense and unresolved together.
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