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What is modal music?
Music using modes instead of major/minor keys.
Define a musical phrase.
A complete musical idea, like a musical sentence.
What is a period?
A pair of phrases: antecedent (question) and consequent (answer).
Define 'antecedent'.
The first phrase in a period, acting like a question.
Define 'consequent'.
The second phrase in a period, acting like an answer.
What is an exposition?
The opening section where main themes are introduced.
What is a coda?
The final section that brings the piece to a close.
What is a chorus?
A repeating section with the main melody and lyrics.
What is a refrain?
Similar to a chorus, but lyrics repeat while the melody may vary.
Define 'interlude'.
A transitional section between main parts, often instrumental.
What is the pattern of whole and half steps in Ionian mode?
W-W-H-W-W-W-H
What is the pattern of whole and half steps in Dorian mode?
W-H-W-W-W-H-W
What is the pattern of whole and half steps in Phrygian mode?
H-W-W-W-H-W-W
What is the pattern of whole and half steps in Lydian mode?
W-W-W-H-W-W-W
What is the pattern of whole and half steps in Mixolydian mode?
W-W-H-W-W-H-W
What is the pattern of whole and half steps in Aeolian mode?
W-H-W-W-H-W-W
What is the pattern of whole and half steps in Locrian mode?
H-W-W-H-W-W-W
Which mode is the same as the major scale?
Ionian
Which mode is the same as the natural minor scale?
Aeolian
Which mode has a lowered 2nd and 5th?
Locrian
Ionian mode: W-W-H-W-W-W-H. What scale is this?
Major scale.
Dorian mode: Describe its sound.
Minor with a raised 6th.
Phrygian mode: Describe its sound.
Minor with a lowered 2nd.
Lydian mode: Describe its sound.
Major with a raised 4th.
Mixolydian mode: Describe its sound.
Major with a lowered 7th.
Aeolian mode: W-H-W-W-H-W-W. What scale is this?
Natural minor scale.
Locrian mode: Describe its sound.
Lowered 2nd and 5th.
What is the interval difference between Ionian and Lydian?
Lydian has a raised 4th.
What is the interval difference between Ionian and Mixolydian?
Mixolydian has a lowered 7th.
What is the interval difference between Aeolian and Dorian?
Dorian has a raised 6th.