Key words for GCSE Music
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sustained |
A sustained note is a note that is held.
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bass |
A bass instrument is one that plays at the lowest pitch range.
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progression |
A succession of chords is called a chord progression.
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combination |
Combination is the bringing together of different musical instruments or ideas.
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clash |
A clash is when notes that sound bad together are combined to create a tense effect.
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pedal |
A pedal note is held or repeated in the bass.
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major |
The word major is used to classify chords, intervals, and keys.
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minor |
The word minor is used to classify chords, intervals, and scales with a flattened third.
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chord |
A group of notes played at the same time is called a chord.
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triad |
A triad is a chord made up of three notes.
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seventh |
A seventh chord is a group of four notes played at the same time.
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inversion |
A chord inversion is when the lowest note in a chord isn't the root.
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consonant |
If a group of sounds is described as consonant, it means they sound pleasing together.
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dissonant |
If a group of sounds is described as dissonant, it means they sound tense and unresolved together.
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