#49 LEARN FREE MUSIC THEORY
TLDRThis is the 49th lesson in a free online music theory course, focusing on obscure musical terms in French, German and Italian. The instructor acknowledges her limited knowledge in pronouncing many terms, aiming instead to spell them correctly and match terms to definitions. She divides terms by language, slowly working through the list, laughing at her clumsy attempts to pronounce them. This memorization 'workout' prepares students for the final exam where they must match terms and definitions. Though daunting, learning these terms exercises the musical 'brain' - with homework being to memorize this lesson's content ahead of the next video's exam.
Takeaways
- 😀 This is a music theory lesson going over obscure musical terms across various languages like French, German and Italian
- 🎵 The instructor acknowledges they may not know proper pronunciations for many terms since they are not frequently used
- 📝 The terms are grouped by language - French terms first, then German, then Italian
- 🎹 Many terms refer to tempo, dynamics or mood for playing music
- 🔊 There are terms for techniques like plucking violin strings versus bowing
- 🤔 Some terms like 'sonorously' even the instructor doesn't know the meaning of
- 📚 Students are encouraged to write down terms and definitions to study and memorize
- ✏️ After going through the terms, students will be quizzed on definitions in the next video
- 🏆 Passing this quiz completes the full music theory course
- 🎓 The instructor hopes memorizing many complex terms is good mental exercise, like 'going to the gym for your brain'
Q & A
What is the main topic covered in this music theory lesson?
-This lesson covers musical terms, specifically more advanced and obscure terms from French, German, and Italian.
Why does the instructor seem unsure about some of the terms?
-The instructor admits she is unsure of the pronunciation and usage of some of the more advanced terms since she doesn't often see them in the sheet music she plays.
What techniques does the instructor recommend for learning the terms?
-The instructor recommends writing the terms down, memorizing them using techniques from previous theory lessons, and matching terms with their definitions.
What is the structure of the lesson?
-The lesson covers French terms first, then German, then Italian. There are terms written on boards and terms dictated for students to write down.
What do the terms 'primo' and 'secondo' refer to?
-In a musical duet, 'primo' refers to the upper or higher pitched part while 'secondo' refers to the lower pitched part.
What does the term 'simile' instruct a performer to do?
-The term 'simile' tells a performer to continue on in the same manner, often used with instructions like pedal markings.
What is a 'scherzo' in music?
-A 'scherzo' is a lighthearted, playful piece of music, related to the term 'scherzando' meaning playfully.
What does the instructor say about homework for this lesson?
-The instructor considers memorizing all the terms to be the homework for this lesson, rather than assigning additional homework.
What is coming up next for students after this lesson?
-The next video will be an exam testing students on their memorization of these musical terms.
What is the overall purpose of this advanced musical terms lesson?
-To familiarize students with more obscure musical terms they may encounter as they progress to higher levels of music study.
Outlines
🎹 Introduction to Musical Terms Lesson
The narrator introduces lesson 49 in the music theory course. This is the final lesson on new material before the exam, focusing on musical terms to learn, acknowledge difficulty pronouncing many terms, and prepare students that ability to match definition to term is most vital.
🎼 Disclaimer on Lack of Fluency in Foreign Languages
The narrator disclaims their lack of fluency in French, German and other languages from which many musical terms originate. They admit to a limited musical vocabulary, having learned required terms previously but forgotten most over time from lack of regular use.
🎹 Review of French and German Musical Terms
The narrator struggles to properly pronounce various French and German musical terms. They spell the terms out, provide English translations, admit unfamiliarity, and encourage students to memorize terms and definitions through repeated review.
😖 Difficulty Reading and Pronouncing Obscure Musical Terms
The narrator expresses fear and frustration trying to teach content they are uncomfortable with and cannot properly pronounce. They reiterate spelling terms correctly but inability to teach what they do not fully understand themselves.
🎵 Overview of Common Italian Musical Terms
The narrator seems relieved to return to Italian musical terms, which they find generally easier to read and understand. They provide common Italian terms with translations—including terms dictating tempo, volume, expression—and explain the terms' typical usage.
🎹 Additional Italian and Latin Musical Terms
The narrator continues listing and translating Italian and Latin musical terms, including terms related to articulation, tempo, dynamics, and mood. They identify familiar terms used often versus more obscure terms rarely or never before encountered.
😅 Apology for Nonsensical Commentary Nearing End of Course
The narrator apologizes for potentially repetitive or strange commentary, explaining rapid completion of multiple course videos recently. They reiterate fried mental state but commitment to completing course despite fatigue.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Music theory
💡Musical terms
💡Memorization techniques
💡Pronunciation
💡Exam preparation
💡Definition matching
💡Tempo
💡Dynamics
💡Notation
💡Musicality
Highlights
This is the final lesson where we introduce new material before the final exam
Many of these obscure musical terms I haven't even seen once in pieces I've played
I don't speak these languages so I'll just stumble through pronouncing them
These level 3 terms are more obscure ones you don't see very often
Write these terms down and use memorizing techniques from previous lessons
Arco means to resume bowing after pizzicato on string instruments
Primo refers to the upper part in a duet, secondo is the lower part
Sforzando means suddenly strong, like an accent
Simile means to continue in the same manner
Subito means suddenly
Tacet means be silent
Tutti means all performers play together
Memorizing these terms is good brain exercise
Study hard for the final exam on all rudiments
The next video will test you on 10 terms
Transcripts
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