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13 Cards in this Set
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Rhythm
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organization of sound in time
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Pulse
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the steady underlying beats felt when listening to music
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Meter
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the organization of the steady pulse in groups of twos or threes
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Pitch
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describes individual tones ; relative highness or lowness fo sound
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Melody
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an organization succession of pitches
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Interval
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the distance in sound between two pitches
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Melodic Contour
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the overall direction in sound a melody traces; can be described as rising or falling
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Harmony
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two or more pitches played at the same time
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Organum
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melody is accompianed by a second part that moves in parallel motion
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Polyphony
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two or more melodies performed at the same time
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Homophony
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one melody accompanied by chords, or sustained pitches
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Dissonance
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harmony that is unpleasing to the ear
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Cossanance
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harmony that is pleasing to the ear
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