Mathematics and Society - OS X Lion Server

MUSIC GLOSSARYtern-wootempo. The rate at which a musicalpassage or piece is played. Thetempo may be given by a word such asallegro or presto, or an exact metronomemarking.third.firstscaleAn interval consisting of theand third tones of a major(an interval of 4 half-steps).timbre. The quality of a tone. Timbreis determined by the prominenceof overtones--other softer pitcheswhich combine with the main tone.time signature. A symbol indicatingthe number of beats per measure andthe type of note which gets one beat.The symbol 4 tells there are 3 beatsper measure and a quarter note getsone beat.tone. A sound of definite pitch,loudness, timbre (quality) and duration.It is made by a regularvibration of an elastic body.transpose. To write or play a piece ofmusic in a different keY.treble. 1. The highestmonic music: soprano.pitched.part in har­2. Hightrio. A group of 3 performers. Musicfor 3 performers.triplet. A group of 3 notes of equalvalue to be performed in the place oftwo notes mof the same value.The triplet would beplayed in the time of~ 2 eighth notes or 1quarter note.l;~~whole note. A note which has fourtimes the time value of a quarternote. Symbol: C)whole rest. A rest with the same timevalue as a whole note. Symbol: ~woodWind instrument. An instrumentlike a flute, clarinet, saxophone,oboe, bassoon or English horn whichconsists of a wooden or metal tubewith finger holes or keys to vary thepitch. The sound is created by one ortwo reeds vibrating in the mouthpieceor by air passing over an open hole asin a flute.treble olef. The treble clef is oftencalled the G clef. The symbolcrosses the G line 4 times. The Gabove middle C on the piano iswritten on the second line of thestaff as shown:/.rr'- LJ """Gtriad. A chord consisting of 3 notes:the root note, a third and a fifth.326