Basic Elements - Definitions Flashcards by Anna Sapoznik

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Dynamics

A

volume, how loud or soft

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Rhythm

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pattern of notes, beat, time signature

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Tempo

A

speed

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Structure

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sections, division, repetition

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Melody/Pitch

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choice of notes, how high or low, main tune

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Instrumental (timbre)

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types of sounds/instruments

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Texture

A

layers, how thick or thin

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Tonality

A

key, use of scales

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Harmony

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chords,notes that accompany

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Words to describe dynamics

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forte, piano, crescendo, decrescendo

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Words to describe rhythm

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quavers, triplets, swung, dotted

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Words to describe tempo

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allegro, adagio, largo

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Words to describe structure

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verse, chorus

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Words to describe melody/pitch

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phrases, range

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Words to describe instrumental (timbre)

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violin, piano

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Words to describe texture

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gets thicker, homophonic, polyphonic

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Words to describe tonality

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major, minor, modal

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Words to describe harmony

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bass line, chords, triads, cadences