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Legato is an Italian word which literally means "tied together". In music it means that the notes should be played or sung in a smooth and connected manner. It is the opposite of staccato which means that the notes should be played or sung in a detached and unconnected manner.

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Is it lip singing or lips sinking?

The phrase is "lip syncing." Sync is short for synchronization, which means to operate in unison. This refers to mouthing at the same time the music is playing.


What part does melody play in music?

The melody is what most people call the "music." In modern music, the melody refers to the main idea, usually the lyrics, of a piece of music. A harmony, typically background vocals and/or instrumentation, is usually added to a melody.


What two-word phrase refers to singing without accompaniment?

A cappella or a voce sola.


Does baroque music have polyphony or homophony?

Monophonic means one instrument playing a single melodic pattern. Therefore, any solo piece would be monophonic. However, if there is an accompaniment, the texture would be homophonic or heterophonic. This means all the parts move together (homophony) or two instruments play the same melodic pattern but in harmony (heterophony). Most classical era music was melody dominated homophony, because most commonly a violin/violins would play the melody, and it would be accompanied by double basses, cellos and various other woodwind instruments.


How many parts does homophonic music have?

Homophonic music really refers to music that has a strong melody and accompaniment structure. It can be chordal (like chorales and traditional hymns), or melody with broken-chordal or waltz-like accompaniment. The number of parts may vary - you can have anything ranging from a solo piano work to a symphony in homophonic form - but what's important is a part that shows the melody and another that strengthens the harmony.

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What is the difference between canon unison and mirroring?

Canon unison refers to two voices singing the same melody at the same pitch with a time delay. Mirroring, on the other hand, involves one voice singing a melody and another voice singing the same melody but in the opposite direction (up instead of down, for example).


What is the significance of the term "cantabile" in music and how does it influence the overall expression and interpretation of a musical piece?

"Cantabile" in music refers to a smooth and lyrical style of playing or singing. It emphasizes the expression of melody with a singing quality. This term influences the overall interpretation of a musical piece by guiding performers to focus on creating a flowing and melodious sound, enhancing the emotional and expressive aspects of the music.


What is an articulation in music and how does it affect the overall performance of a musical piece?

In music, articulation refers to how notes are played or sung, such as staccato (short and detached) or legato (smooth and connected). Articulation affects the overall performance by adding expression, shaping the melody, and conveying the intended mood or style of the piece.


What refers to the many different layers of sound are heard at once?

Polyphony refers to the many different layers of sound that are heard at once in music. It is a musical texture that features multiple independent melody lines playing simultaneously.


Is it lip singing or lips sinking?

The phrase is "lip syncing." Sync is short for synchronization, which means to operate in unison. This refers to mouthing at the same time the music is playing.


Who invented the eisteddfod?

The Welsh, it refers to a singing festival.


What is meant by Resultant melody?

Resultant melody refers to the combined sound that is produced when two or more melodies are played simultaneously. It is the blending of the individual melodies to create a unified harmonic sound.


What is the definition of intonation in music?

Intonation in music refers to the accuracy of pitch when playing or singing a musical note. It is the ability to produce the correct pitch and maintain it throughout a piece of music.


Is the word singing a verb or a noun?

The word 'singing' is both a verb and a noun, a verbal noun (gerund), and an adjective. Example uses:Verb: You were singing so I assumed you were feeling cheerful.Noun: Singing is my favorite extra curricular subject.Adjective: I hear a singing bird outside my kitchen every morning.


What part does melody play in music?

The melody is what most people call the "music." In modern music, the melody refers to the main idea, usually the lyrics, of a piece of music. A harmony, typically background vocals and/or instrumentation, is usually added to a melody.


When you play by ear do you play the piano and keyboard differently or the same?

Your question is unclear. Are you asking whether playing by ear is like traditional playing? Playing by ear refers to being able to play a piece of music without having to refer to written sheet music; being able to figure out a melody without reading the music on paper. The physical technique of playing, however, is the same.


Is delicious an adverb or adjective in Walt Whitman's poem I Hear America Singing where he refers to the delicious singing of the mother?

It's an adjective referring to the noun 'singing'. (Singing is not a verb in this usage.) The adverb would be 'deliciously'.