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Music Theory
Harmony and rhythm. Voice leading and cadences. Music theory can be a complex subject. Ask anything you need to know about it here.
858 Questions
Does music count as fine arts in college?
Yes. In any major college a music degree will be a fine art. That's why the degree will be a "BA" - Bachelor of Arts
How is each eighth note put together?
It's a matter of how it looks to you. Normally, pair of eighths are "tied" together with a bracket, but putting 4 together is not strange either. You can even tie 3 if you need an eighth rest, and you can put the bar going over top of the rest.
The standard rule for tying eighth notes is in pairs "within a beat", so you would tie one_and two_and three_and four_and, but you wouldn't tie one and_two and three_and four and_. Eight notes are not put together across bar lines either, they are written as separate eighth notes.
What is a pattern of sharps or flats that appear at the beginning of the staff?
that is called the key signature.
What are the two most common ways to conduct the time signature 6-8?
The correct way to conduct 6-8 is in 2. 3 quavers in each beat. But if you really wanted to you could conduct it in 3.
What is variety and unity in music?
Unity is the repetition, same, or similar ideas during a piece of music. Variety is the novelty of a song created by adding different ideas, patterns or musical elements.
What does irregular and regular rhythms mean?
Irregular rhythm can be classified as music with irregular meter such as 5/4 etc. Regular rhythm are songs with meter such as 2/4, 3/4, 4/4. Some consider syncopation - irregular rhythm.
What time signature is best for Preludes?
Preludes can be in any time signature, but since it is usually an introductory piece, maybe a simple meter.
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Alto is a choral line, not a voice type. Those who sing the alto line are mezzo-sopranos, and they are women (or children). Paul Simon is not an alto or mezzo-soprano. Off the top of my head (without researching specific high and low notes he's sung) I would consider him a tenor.
What does the bar hanging from a note mean in music?
The line hanging from a note is called a stem. The variations in the stems help tell how long/ short a note is.
How many crochets are there in semi breve?
There is 4. Hence is it also referred to as a Quarter Note.
What clef sign does glockenspiel use?
The glockenspiel is typically notated using the treble clef. This is because the instrument is pitched in a higher register, and the treble clef effectively accommodates its range. In some cases, particularly in orchestral scores, it may also be indicated with a specific octave transposition.
What does electrical banana mean in the song Mellow Yellow by Donovan?
In Donovan's song "Mellow Yellow," the phrase "electrical banana" is often interpreted as a metaphor for a variety of things, including creativity and the psychedelic experience of the 1960s. Some suggest it refers to the use of certain substances for mind expansion, while others see it as a playful, whimsical expression. The imagery contributes to the song's overall theme of embracing the unconventional and exploring new experiences. Ultimately, its meaning is open to interpretation, reflecting the era's cultural nuances.
