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Key words for GCSE Music
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ascending |
If the pitch is getting higher, it is ascending.
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descending |
If the pitch is getting lower, it is descending.
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step |
A step is an interval between two notes that have a note between them.
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leap |
A leap is an interval of a third or more.
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layers |
Independent parts that are played at the same time are called layers.
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contour |
The contour of a melody is its shape.
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decoration |
An embellishment to a melody is called a decoration,.
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ornate |
An ornate melody is elaborate.
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conjunct |
Conjunct describes melodic progression in steps.
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disjunct |
Disjunct describes melodic progression in leaps.
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triadic |
Melodies built around the notes in a triad are called triadic.
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arpeggio |
An arpeggio is when the notes from a chord are played one after the other.
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scalic |
Melodies that follow the order of a scale are called scalic.
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ornamentation |
An ornamentation is a note or group of notes added to embellish a melody.
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