What is the II chord in the key of D? The D major chord ii is the E minor chord, and contains the notes E, G, and B. This supertonic chord’s root / starting note is the 2nd note (or scale degree) of the D major scale. The roman numeral for number 2 is ‘ii’ […]
How did printing press change the course of history?
How did printing press change the course of history? In the 15th century, an innovation enabled people to share knowledge more quickly and widely. Civilization never looked back. Knowledge is power, as the saying goes, and the invention of the mechanical movable type printing press helped disseminate knowledge wider and faster than ever before. How […]
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What is the quality of a play that draws us into its world?
What is the quality of a play that draws us into its world? Intrigue What is the role of the playwright in a theatrical production? The playwright writes the words that the characters speak next to or under each character’s name. The individual writes the dialogue, the setting descriptions, and directions for the actors and […]
What distinguishes Gregorian chant from other types of Western music?
What distinguishes Gregorian chant from other types of Western music? What distinguishes Gregorian chant from other types of Western music? There is no harmony. A setting of Gregorian chant with one note per syllable is called: syllabic. What makes Gregorian chant unique? Several features besides modality contribute to the musical idiom of Gregorian chant, giving […]
What is the meaning of scenes of everyday life?
What is the meaning of scenes of everyday life? A general category for artworks that depict ordinary people—whether documented or staged—in everyday life. What is the art of painting called? The Art of Painting (Dutch: Allegorie op de schilderkunst), also known as The Allegory of Painting, or Painter in his Studio, is a 17th-century oil […]
Is accent on a weak rhythmic beat?
Is accent on a weak rhythmic beat? Most commonly, accents fall on the strong beat (or beats) of each measure (especially the downbeat). If an accent falls on a weak beat or in-between beats, this is called syncopation, or syncopated accent. What is a temporary shifting of the accent to a weak beat or an […]
What part of the sound wave is the amplitude?
What are the elements of drama used for?
What are the elements of drama used for? Drama is created and shaped by the elements of drama which, for the Drama ATAR course, are listed as: role, character and relationships, situation, voice, movement, space and time, language and texts, symbol and metaphor, mood and atmosphere, audience and dramatic tension. What is drama and its […]
How do you count measures in music?
How do you count measures in music? For dotted notes, you simply divide the beats-per-measure out. For example, say you have a measure in 4/4 time with a half-note, dotted quarter and eighth note. You’d count “One… Two, Three-and-four, and.” How do I count this rhythm? Count the notes. Rhythms are commonly counted out loud […]