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Music Terms
Compositional Features
Term | Definition |
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Sequence | Melody repeated by same instrument at higher/lower pitch |
Repetition | Melody/rhythm repeated by same instruments |
Imitation | Melody "copied" by other instruments |
Ostinato | Persistently repeated melody/motif/rhythmic pattern |
Antiphony | Question and answer/musical dialogue/call |
Syncopation | Off-beat rhythm. Emphasis on weaker beats |
Arpeggio | Notes of chord played in succession instead of together |
Pedal | A note often the tonic held or repeated over several bars |
Stretto | Overlapping of the different entries of themes |
Ornamentation | Use of decorative effects to achieve variety |
Unison | 2 or more instruments/voices playing/singing at the same pitch or at and octave distance |