Question

which term describes an ornamental musical devise that consists of a basic chord that is repeated several times, however; each repetition adds a dissonant neighboring tone until the final repetition reveals a very dissonant chord?
○ crushed chord
○ canon
○ aria
○ libretto
○ round
question 60
1 pts
which term describes the story of an opera which is then set to music by the composer?
○ libretto
○ aria
○ round
○ canon
○ crushed chord

Explanation:

• Crushed Chord: It is a musical device where a basic chord is repeated, and each repetition adds a dissonant neighboring tone until the final repetition reveals a very dissonant chord.
• Libretto: It is the text or story of an opera that is set to music by the composer.
• Aria: A solo vocal piece in an opera.
• Round: A musical composition in which a melody is repeated by different voices or instruments at different times.
• Canon: A musical form in which one or more voices imitate the melody of a lead voice.

Answer:

• First question: Crushed Chord
• Second question: Libretto