Ch 11: Music Sections
About This Chapter
Music Sections - Chapter Summary
If you are looking for a resource that can help you fully understand music sections, you've reached the right place. This chapter takes a look at the definitions of different sections and their use in music and songs. Review these entertaining lessons at a pace that's comfortable for you. When finished, you will have the knowledge to:
- Share well-known examples of preludes
- Define an interlude in music
- Discuss common uses for postludes
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1. Prelude: Definition, Music & Songs
Have you ever heard a brief instrumental introduction to a longer piece of music? Did you know such beginnings have a name? In this lesson, we'll define a prelude in music and look at some examples.
2. Interlude: Definition, Music & Songs
Have you ever listened to a song and wondered why it has sections with instruments but no singing? In this lesson, let's look at the definition of an interlude in music and learn from some examples.
3. Postlude: Definition, Music & Songs
A postlude is a piece of music played at the conclusion of a meeting. It is usually a part of worship services and other important ceremonies. This lesson will discuss the definition of postludes and give examples.
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Other Chapters
Other chapters within the TExES Music EC-12 (177): Practice & Study Guide course
- About the TExES Music EC-12 Exam
- Elements of Music Notation
- Elements of Pitch
- Elements of Melody
- Elements of Tone
- Elements of Harmony in Music
- Elements of Chord Progression
- Nonharmonic Tones
- Meter & Rhythm
- Musical Forms
- Composing, Arranging & Improvising Music
- Vocal Range
- Principles of Singing
- Understanding Instruments
- Opera and Orchestral Music
- Medieval Music
- Music of the Renaissance
- Music in the Baroque Period
- The Classical Period in Music
- The Romantic Period in Music
- Jazz Music
- Musical Theater and Popular Music
- Music of the Modern Era
- Contemporary Music
- Music of the World
- Music Instruction in Texas
- Music Teaching Strategies
- TExES Music EC-12 Flashcards