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The art of assigning different musical parts to various instruments of the orchestra is known as:
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Orchestration
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A device that is placed in or on an instrument to soften the sound
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Mute
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What is the term to describe a musical figure, motive, melody, harmony, or rhythm that is repeated over and over?
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Ostinato
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The speed at which beats occur
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Tempo
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The term that refers to the level of volume at which sounds are produced
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Dynamics
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The element that adds depth and dimension to music as well as providing support and accompaniment to the melody
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Harmony
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This term describes chords in which the intervals are played successively rather than simultaneously
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Arpeggio
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The gathering of beats into groups creates a sense of
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Meter
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This combination of pitches sounds harsh and jarring, resulting in a harmonic tension that ultimately seeks resolution
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Dissonance
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A musical instruction meaning to decrease the tempo
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Ritardando
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Feelings such as sadness, sorrow, and despair are generally associated with this scale
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Minor
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An even pulse that divides the passing of musical time into equal segments
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Beat
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The harmonic formula at the concluding part of a musical phrase is called a:
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Cadence
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A colorful scale that includes all twelve notes contained within the octave
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Chromatic
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Melodies that move mainly by step are described by this term:
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Conjunct
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