Choir GP2 Vocab

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Across
  1. 4. The way music is interpreted and grouped (like natural sentence breaks) with dynamics and style.
  2. 7. An increase in volume.
  3. 9. Thick or thin- usually refers to the number of instruments playing, and how close the pitches are.
  4. 10. A multi-measure musical idea that repeats within music, often representing a character or idea.
  5. 13. The combination of instrument playing in a given piece or at a given time.
  6. 15. To slow down.
  7. 16. A term referring to a combination of density of instrumentation, articulation, and other factors creating a musical landscape.
  8. 17. A decrease in volume.
  9. 19. Fine adjustment of the same pitch- flat or sharp. Needs to be unified!
  10. 20. The way a note is attacked- smooth, crisp, accented, etc.
  11. 21. Solo vocal piece, usually from an opera, oratorio, or other large scale musical work.
  12. 23. To speed up.
  13. 25. Loud dynamics.
  14. 26. A vocal style in which rhythm and melody are ordered to imitate speech; usually precedes an aria in an opera or oratorio.
  15. 27. Forte attack, immediately piano.
Down
  1. 1. The volume at which a section of music is performed.
  2. 2. The main melody, similar to a chorus.
  3. 3. A section of vocal music, often called a verse.
  4. 5. suddenly soft.
  5. 6. Musical lines which are often simpler and/or more repetitive than the melody and it gives a foundation of chords, steady rhythm, etc.
  6. 8. Question and answer type phrases.
  7. 11. Musical lines which look similar to and support the melody.
  8. 12. A short musical idea that repeats and develops within a piece of music.
  9. 14. A large, musical work with a religious text written for orchestra, soloists, and choir. Usually no acting, costumes, or scenery.
  10. 18. Soft dynamics.
  11. 22. The most prominent musical line.
  12. 24. (symbol) Literally adds 50% of a note's value.