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Música - Elementos Musicales

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con elementos musicales como "escala", "tonalidad" y "vibrato".

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pitch
pitch
[Sustantivo]

the degree of highness or lowness of a tone that is determined by the frequency of waves producing it

tonía

tonía

Ex: The singer struggled to hit the high pitch during the challenging chorus. 

El cantante luchó por alcanzar el tono alto durante el estribillo desafiante.

scale
scale
[Sustantivo]

an arrangement of a series of musical notes with specified intervals, in ascending or descending pitch order

escala

escala

Ex: In this composition, the melody moves up and down the scale, creating a sense of tension and release. 

En esta composición, la melodía sube y baja la escala, creando una sensación de tensión y liberación.

mode
mode
[Sustantivo]

a specific arrangement of tones and semitones that create a distinctive scale pattern

modo, modo musical

modo, modo musical

Ex: The Phrygian mode imparts a distinctive Spanish flavor to flamenco music. 

El modo frigio imparte un sabor español distintivo a la música flamenca.

dynamics
dynamics
[Sustantivo]

the variation or contrast in volume or intensity of a musical performance

matiz dinámico

matiz dinámico

articulation
articulation
[Sustantivo]

in music refers to how notes or sounds are played, including factors like attack, duration, and release, which shape the expressiveness of a performance

articulación, fraseo

articulación, fraseo

texture
texture
[Sustantivo]

in music refers to how different musical elements are combined to create the overall sound of a piece

textura, estructura sonora

textura, estructura sonora

dissonance
dissonance
[Sustantivo]

a combination of notes or chords that sounds harsh or unstable

disonancia

disonancia

Ex: The sudden dissonance in the melody surprised the audience. 

La disonancia repentina en la melodía sorprendió al público.

consonance
consonance
[Sustantivo]

a musical quality where tones or chords blend smoothly, producing a sense of stability or pleasantness

consonancia, armonía

consonancia, armonía

Ex: The duet achieved consonance in every phrase. 

El dúo logró la consonancia en cada frase.

measure
measure
[Sustantivo]

any of the short sections consisting of musical beats located between two consecutive lines

compás, medida

compás, medida

Ex: The composer added an extra measure to create a dramatic pause. 

El compositor añadió un compás extra para crear una pausa dramática.

interval
interval
[Sustantivo]

a dissimilarity in pitch between two notes

intervalo

intervalo

Ex: To identify intervals, the musician listened carefully to the pitches. 

Para identificar los intervalos, el músico escuchó cuidadosamente los tonos.

motif
motif
[Sustantivo]

a short musical idea or pattern that is repeated or developed within a composition

motivo

motivo

Ex: The composer developed the motif into a complex orchestral passage. 

El compositor desarrolló el motivo en un pasaje orquestal complejo.

musical expression
musical expression
[Sustantivo]

the use of dynamics, phrasing, tempo, articulation, and other interpretive elements by a performer to convey the emotional or artistic intent of a piece of music, adding depth, feeling, and individuality to the performance

expresión musical, interpretación musical

expresión musical, interpretación musical

step
step
[Sustantivo]

the interval between two consecutive pitches in a scale

paso, grado

paso, grado

Ex: Jazz improvisers often incorporate chromatic steps, adding color and tension to their melodic lines. 

Los improvisadores de jazz a menudo incorporan pasos cromáticos, añadiendo color y tensión a sus líneas melódicas.

harmony
harmony
[Sustantivo]

notes of music played or sung in a combination that produces a pleasing effect

armonía

armonía

Ex: She practiced the piano piece with her sister, focusing on achieving perfect harmony between their parts. 

Ella practicó la pieza de piano con su hermana, centrándose en lograr una armonía perfecta entre sus partes.

melody
melody
[Sustantivo]

the arrangement or succession of single musical notes in a tune or piece of music

melodía

melodía

Ex: The composer crafted a haunting melody that evoked deep emotions in the audience. 

El compositor creó una melodía inquietante que evocó emociones profundas en la audiencia.

notation
notation
[Sustantivo]

a system of written signs or symbols that are used in music or mathematics

notación musical

notación musical

rhythm
rhythm
[Sustantivo]

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

ritmo

ritmo

Ex: The rhythm of the song made everyone want to dance. 

El ritmo de la canción hizo que todos quisieran bailar.

timbre
timbre
[Sustantivo]

the unique quality of a sound that distinguishes it from others, even when pitch and loudness are the same, often described as tone color

timbre

timbre

Ex: The singer's timbre made the performance unforgettable. 

El timbre del cantante hizo la actuación inolvidable.

diminuendo
diminuendo
[Sustantivo]

a slow and constant decrease in the volume of a musical piece

diminuendo

diminuendo

beat
beat
[Sustantivo]

the fundamental unit of time that forms the basis of musical rhythm

tiempo, pulso

tiempo, pulso

Ex: Drummers accentuate the strong beats in a pattern. 

Los bateristas acentúan los tiempos fuertes en un patrón.

harmonic
harmonic
[Sustantivo]

a component of a musical sound that is produced alongside the fundamental pitch, contributing to the overall richness and timbre of the sound

armónico, componente armónico

armónico, componente armónico

Ex: When playing a guitar chord, each string produces harmonics that blend together to create a unified sound. 

Al tocar un acorde de guitarra, cada cuerda produce armónicos que se mezclan para crear un sonido unificado.

stave
stave
[Sustantivo]

a set of horizontal lines and spaces on which musical notes are written

pentagrama, pauta musical

pentagrama, pauta musical

Ex: The conductor emphasized the importance of reading the notes accurately on the stave during rehearsals. 

El director enfatizó la importancia de leer las notas con precisión en el pentagrama durante los ensayos.

pulse
pulse
[Sustantivo]

the rhythmic or metrical regularity and sense of timing that is created by a repeating pattern of beats

pulso, ritmo

pulso, ritmo

downbeat
downbeat
[Sustantivo]

the first beat of a measure, typically emphasized in terms of accentuation and providing a sense of rhythmic stability

tiempo fuerte, primer tiempo

tiempo fuerte, primer tiempo

Ex: The downbeat of each measure serves as a reference point for musicians to coordinate their playing and maintain a steady tempo. 

El tiempo fuerte de cada compás sirve como punto de referencia para que los músicos coordinen su interpretación y mantengan un tempo constante.

tone
tone
[Sustantivo]

a vocal or musical sound with a particular pitch, intensity, and quality

timbre, tono

timbre, tono

Ex: She spent hours practicing to perfect the tone of her voice, ensuring it was just right for the important audition. 

Pasó horas practicando para perfeccionar el tono de su voz, asegurándose de que fuera el adecuado para la importante audición.

diatonic scale
diatonic scale
[Sustantivo]

a seven-note scale with a specific pattern of whole and half steps

escala diatónica, gama diatónica

escala diatónica, gama diatónica

Ex: In solfege, the diatonic scale is represented by the syllables do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, do. 

En solfeo, la escala diatónica está representada por las sílabas do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, si, do.

discord
discord
[Sustantivo]

an unusual combination of musical notes that sound strange when played

disonancia

disonancia

Ex: A moment of discord disrupted the otherwise harmonious melody. 

Un momento de discordia interrumpió la melodía por lo demás armoniosa.

unison
unison
[Sustantivo]

the simultaneous performance of the same pitch or note by multiple musicians or instruments

unísono, acorde

unísono, acorde

Ex: The brass section performed a fanfare in unison, commanding attention with their synchronized playing. 

La sección de metales interpretó una fanfarria al unísono, captando la atención con su interpretación sincronizada.

riff
riff
[Sustantivo]

a short, repeated musical pattern found in both jazz and popular music, serving as a prominent and recognizable element within a song or composition

un riff, un motivo musical repetitivo

un riff, un motivo musical repetitivo

Ex: The DJ sampled a famous hip-hop riff in their remix. 

El DJ sampleó un famoso riff de hip-hop en su remix.

tonality
tonality
[Sustantivo]

the organization of pitches and chords around a central pitch, creating a sense of harmonic stability and establishing a key center

tonalidad, organización tonal

tonalidad, organización tonal

Ex: The shift away from traditional tonality in the late 19th and early 20th centuries led to the development of atonal and modal music styles. 

El alejamiento de la tonalidad tradicional a finales del siglo XIX y principios del XX llevó al desarrollo de estilos musicales atonales y modales.

phrasing
phrasing
[Sustantivo]

the organization and shaping of musical phrases or sections to convey expression, emotion, and musical coherence

fraseo, articulación

fraseo, articulación

Ex: The conductor guided the orchestra in shaping the phrasing of the melody, emphasizing dynamics and articulation. 

El director guió a la orquesta en la configuración del fraseo de la melodía, enfatizando la dinámica y la articulación.

phrase
phrase
[Sustantivo]

a musical unit or segment consisting of several notes played or sung together

frase, segmento musical

frase, segmento musical

Ex: In classical music, a phrase typically ends with a cadence, providing a sense of closure to the musical thought. 

En la música clásica, una frase suele terminar con una cadencia, proporcionando una sensación de cierre al pensamiento musical.

tremolo
tremolo
[Sustantivo]

a rapid repetition of a single musical note or alternation between two notes

un trémolo, un temblor

un trémolo, un temblor

Ex: The conductor signaled for the strings to play with tremolo, creating a sense of tension in the orchestral passage. 

El director señaló a las cuerdas que tocaran con tremolo, creando una sensación de tensión en el pasaje orquestal.

vibrato
vibrato
[Sustantivo]

a slight, rapid variation in pitch and intensity of a note

vibrato, temblor

vibrato, temblor

Ex: Jazz saxophonists often employ vibrato to infuse their solos with soulful expression. 

Los saxofonistas de jazz a menudo emplean el vibrato para infundir a sus solos una expresión llena de alma.

form
form
[Sustantivo]

the overall structure or organization of a musical composition

forma, estructura

forma, estructura

Ex: The symphony's form typically includes multiple movements, each with its own distinct structure and thematic material. 

La forma de la sinfonía generalmente incluye múltiples movimientos, cada uno con su propia estructura distinta y material temático.

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