Key words for GCSE Music
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12-bar |
The 12-bar blues is 12 bars long and uses the chords I, IV, and V.
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blues |
The 12-bar blues is 12 bars long and uses the chords I, IV, and V.
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ground |
Ground bass is a recurring melodic pattern in the bass.
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bass |
Ground bass is a recurring melodic pattern in the bass.
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motif |
A motif is a recurring musical idea.
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exposition |
In sonata form, the opening section is called exposition.
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development |
In sonata form, the middle section is called development.
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recapitulation |
In sonata form, the last section is called recapitulation.
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coda |
A coda is the final section in a piece.
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continuo |
A continuo is an accompaniment used in Baroque music.
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cadenza |
A cadenza is performed by a soloist.
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scherzo |
A scherzo is a short, playful composition usually used as the third movement in a four-movement symphony.
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minuet |
A minuet is a ballroom dance in 3/4 time.
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episode |
An episode is a section that contrasts from the main theme of a piece.
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ritornello |
A ritornello is a recurring section.
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symphony |
A symphony is a composition with several movements played by an orchestra.
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