MUS 1751 : MUSIC APPRECIATION EXAM ONE
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Music: the rational organization of sounds and silences passing through time. Sound: created by sound waves, the vibrations that reflect slight differences in air pressure, speed of the vibration determines whether pitches are low or high. *our inner ear transforms sound waves into electrical signals that goes to various parts of the brain that analyze particular components of the sound pitch, color, loudness, duration, direction of source relation to familiar music and so on. The language of music: music is a means of communication, music can convey any emotion, music has been a part of our lives every since infancy. 5: listen for ever changing appearance of the four note motive. Motive: a short distinct musical figure. Symphony: an instrumental genre for orchestra. Movement: a large independent section of a major instrumental work. Motives are strung together to create phrases. Phrases are strung together to create themes. Themes are strung together to create sections.
