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16 Cards in this Set
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Attack
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The beginning of a sound.
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Sustain
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The continuation of sound.
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Decay
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The gradual decline of sound.
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Release
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The end of sound.
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Sound Envelope
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A picture of attack, sustain, decay, and release of a sound.
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Timbre
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The distinctive sound of a particular instrument or voice.
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Texture
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A pattern of musical sound, created by different parts played or sung together.
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Sound Wave
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A picture representation of sound; variations in air pressure.
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Oscillation
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The up and down motion of a sound wave.
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Frequency
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The speed of the up and down motion (oscillation) of a sound wave, occuring in a certain time frame.
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Pitch
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In music, the description of a sound having either a higher or a lower frequency.
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Hertz
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A measurement of frequency; number of cycles per second (Hz).
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Amplitude
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The height of a sound wave, which determines volume. Taller waves = higher amplitude; shorter waves = lower amplitude.
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Volume
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Fullness or intensity of tone or sound.
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Loop
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A small section of sound that is repeated continuously.
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Track
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One of several songs or components of music on a CD or other musical recording.
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