Chapter 1: Elements of Music Flashcards
1
Q
music
A
an art based on the organization of sounds over time (organized sound)
2
Q
sound
A
transmitted through mediums as vibration
3
Q
how is sound measured?
A
in Hertz
4
Q
what are the 4 main properties of sound?
A
-pitch
-dynamic
-tone color (timbre)
-duration
5
Q
pitch
A
highness/lowness of sound (determined by frequency of vibration)
6
Q
interval
A
difference in pitch between 2 tones
7
Q
octave
A
doubling/halving of frequency
8
Q
dynamics
A
relative loudness of a sound
9
Q
accent
A
tone played louder than tones near it
10
Q
tone color
A
quality of sound
-can be bright, mellow, dark
-can add continuity
11
Q
pianissimo
A
(pp) very soft
12
Q
piano
A
(p) soft
13
Q
mezzo piano
A
(mp) moderately soft
14
Q
mezzo forte
A
(mf) moderately loud
15
Q
forte
A
(f) loud
