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RCM History 9 Intro
RCM Music History Level 9
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Undergraduate 1
09/14/2015
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Term
anacrusis
 Definition
The last beat of a measure anticipating the downbeat.
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motive
 Definition
A short melodic or rhythmic fragment used to build a melody.
Term
harmonic rhythm
 Definition
The rate of chord changes per measure.
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diatonic
 Definition
Based on the notes of a major or minor scale.
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counterpoint
 Definition
A combination of two or more melodic lines.
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timbre
 Definition
Tone-colour.
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monody
 Definition
A single line of unaccompanied melody.
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opus
 Definition
Latin for "work".
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homophony
 Definition
A single line of melody supported by a harmonic accompaniment.
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Baroque Era (years)
 Definition
1600-1750
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Classical Era (years)
 Definition
1750-1825
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Romantic Era (years)
 Definition
1825-1900
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Modern Era (years)
 Definition
1900-present
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monophonic texture
 Definition
single line of unaccompanied melody
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polyphonic texture
 Definition
combination of two or more melodic lines
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