MUS 1751 : Final Study Guide
Document Summary
Neurons identify sound by pitch, color, etc. Emotional response determined by the mid-section of the brains. Capturing & preserving sound: oral tradition, written notation began 200 c. e, edison"s phonograph (1817) most significant development, digital technology in the 90s. Motive>phrase> theme> transition> section >movement> symphony: motive- smallest gesture of music, phrase- made of motives, theme- all of the phrases , transition- going into the second theme, section- made up of themes. Syncopation- accent on the off beat (weak beat) Provides vitality & definition to a melody. Can be strongly felt or barely perceptible. Often creates a physical response, tapping the foot or clapping. Results from gathering beats into measures: measure- a group of beats, also called a bar, vertical line in a space. Most common meters: duple, triple, and quadruple. Results from gathering beats into measures: measures: a group of beats, also called a bar. Meter signature- also called a time signature.
