Chp 2 Vocabulary

Term designating a particular type of music with a distinctive form or sound.

Simple solid instruments that produce sound by being struck scraped or shaken.

Instruments that produce sound by striking or rubbing a skin or membrane.

Instruments that produce sound by a vibrating column of air.

Instruments that generate sound from electricity.

The performance practices means traditions uses and beliefs about music of a group of people.

A form of expression within a musical genre.

The distinct tonal quality of an instrument or voice, which is clearly identifiable by the ear.

Music intended for a wide audience often featuring prominent melodies.

Instruments that create sound by striking rubbing or plucking a taut string.

The way the beats or pulses in a musical selection are organized and subdivided.

A style of "art" music that stands apart from traditional or popular music.

The oldest and most prevalent category of music.