
Key words for GCSE Music
|
sustained |
A sustained note is a note that is held.
|
|
bass |
A bass instrument is one that plays at the lowest pitch range.
|
|
progression |
A succession of chords is called a chord progression.
|
|
combination |
Combination is the bringing together of different musical instruments or ideas.
|
|
clash |
A clash is when notes that sound bad together are combined to create a tense effect.
|
|
pedal |
A pedal note is held or repeated in the bass.
|
|
major |
The word major is used to classify chords, intervals, and keys.
|
|
minor |
The word minor is used to classify chords, intervals, and scales with a flattened third.
|
|
chord |
A group of notes played at the same time is called a chord.
|
|
triad |
A triad is a chord made up of three notes.
|
|
seventh |
A seventh chord is a group of four notes played at the same time.
|
|
inversion |
A chord inversion is when the lowest note in a chord isn't the root.
|
|
consonant |
If a group of sounds is described as consonant, it means they sound pleasing together.
|
|
dissonant |
If a group of sounds is described as dissonant, it means they sound tense and unresolved together.
|
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling games using the word list: GCSE Music: Harmony and Tonality 1
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities: GCSE Music: Harmony and Tonality 1
Handwriting worksheets: GCSE Music: Harmony and Tonality 1
This word list was created by Spellzone. View more Spellzone course lists or curriculum word lists.
"Fantastic - the most relevant material/resource ever seen for both dyslexia and teaching spelling rules."
College Lecturer