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12 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
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SYLLABIC
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one not per syllable
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MELISMATIC
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1 syllable oven a number of notes
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STROPHIC
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similar to hymn each verse is set to the same melody
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THROUGH COMPOSED
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each verse set to a different music
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A CAPELLA
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no instrumental backing
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FALSETTO
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men singing really high
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PORTAMENTO
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slide from one note to another
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VIBRATO
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singers quiver up and down slightly in pitch
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RIFFING
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add loads of decorative bits
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WHAT IS A POP BALLAD
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early ballads were folk songs with a story. they were passed down orally through the generations and were sung by wandering minstrels.
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FEATURES OF A POP BALLAD
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story, memorable melody, sentimental lyrics, slow tempo, simple style, strophic (each verse same music), often accompanied with guitar and keyboard.
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SONG STRUCTURE
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middle 8
bridge intro outro/coda verse chorus |
