Basic Elements - Definitions Flashcards
Dynamics
volume, how loud or soft
Rhythm
pattern of notes, beat, time signature
Tempo
speed
Structure
sections, division, repetition
Melody/Pitch
choice of notes, how high or low, main tune
Instrumental (timbre)
types of sounds/instruments
Texture
layers, how thick or thin
Tonality
key, use of scales
Harmony
chords,notes that accompany
Words to describe dynamics
forte, piano, crescendo, decrescendo
Words to describe rhythm
quavers, triplets, swung, dotted
Words to describe tempo
allegro, adagio, largo
Words to describe structure
verse, chorus
Words to describe melody/pitch
phrases, range
Words to describe instrumental (timbre)
violin, piano
Words to describe texture
gets thicker, homophonic, polyphonic
Words to describe tonality
major, minor, modal
Words to describe harmony
bass line, chords, triads, cadences