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MUSIC TERMINOLOGY KEY FOR TEACHERS


Answers are taken from the Essentials of Music: Online Glossary

1. Define each of the terms below:

conductor: Person who, by means of gestures, leads performances of musical ensembles, especially orchestras, bands, or choruses.


dynamics: Element of musical expression relating to the degree of loudness or softness, or volume, of a sound.


movement: Complete, self-contained part within a larger musical work.


sonata: Instrumental genre in several movements for soloist or small ensemble.


syncopation: Deliberate upsetting of the meter or pulse through a temporary shifting of the accent to a weak beat or an off beat.


thematic development: Musical expansion of a theme by varying its melodic outline, harmony, or rhythm.


2. In your opinion, what makes a piece of music timeless, allowing it to be enjoyed by different people over the course of many years?
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3. Music is used in many forms of media to bring pictures and stories to life. Explain how music can influence the effectiveness and enjoyability of various forms of media such as movies, television programs, and even commercial advertising.
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