Question

1. augmentation and diminution techniques are used as a means to a. develop a composition b. alter a composition 2. augmentation and diminution apply to which element of music? a. melody b. harmony c. rhythm d. form 3. what is the easiest way use augmentation in a musical idea? a. double the length of each note b. triple the length of each note c. quadruple the length of each note 4. what is the easiest way to use diminution in a musical idea? a. half the length of each note b. 1/3 the length of each note c. ¼ the length of each note 5. what type of composition will you commonly find augmentation and diminution? a. fugue b. mariachi c. ragtime

Explanation:

1. Augmentation and diminution are techniques to alter a musical composition by changing note - values.
2. These techniques primarily affect the rhythm of music by modifying note durations.
3. Augmentation is commonly done by doubling the length of each note as it is a straightforward way to extend musical ideas.
4. Diminution is often achieved by halving the length of each note to condense musical ideas.
5. Augmentation and diminution are frequently used in fugue compositions for development of themes.

Answer:

1. b. Alter a composition
2. c. Rhythm
3. a. Double the length of each note
4. a. Half the length of each note
5. a. Fugue