Ch. 2: Notating Pitch
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JenniferBock91 on January 25, 2010
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 basic pitches | the seven generic notes that always appear in order over consecutive lines and spaces. A, B, C, D, E, F, G |
| pitch | the psychological perception that sounds are relatively HIGH or LOW |
| staff | a grid of 5 lines with 4 spaces btwn them. notes can be positioned on lines, in spaces, and above or below |
| clef | a symbol that identifies the name of one line on the staff |
| register | a higher or lower group of pitches |
| treble clef | G clef, used for HIGHER sounds |
| bass clef | F clef, used for LOWER sounds |
| ledger lines | added lines to the bottom or top of the staff to accomodate pitches outside the standard 5 lines and 4 spaces |
| octave | a natural element upon which virtually all world cultures base their music |
| interval | the distance or difference btwn two pitches |
| ottava | one employing the octave sign |
| system | a set of staves |
| brace | a bracket symbol that connects the treble and bass clef and creates the grand staff |
| grand staff | a system of both treble and bass staves connected by a brace |
| staves | plural word for staff |
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