1
Q
pedal note
A
a consistent note played through a section
2
Q
Discordant
A
two or more clashing notes played simultaneously
3
Q
chordal
A
relating to chord progressions and where the melody develops to
4
Q
drone
A
sustained tone of low pitch providing sonorous foundation for melodies at higher pitch
5
Q
modulation
A
to change keys temporarily (classical music has closely related key modulations, jazzier pieces have more distant key changes typically)
6
Q
chromaticism
A
adds harmonic interest in the melody, typically against a bass note
