elements Of Music Flashcards

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1
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What is pitch

A

Pitch is how high or low a sound is

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2
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What is tempo

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It’s the speed or pace of music

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3
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What is dynamics

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Describes the volume of music

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4
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What is duration

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Is the length of each nite

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5
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What is articulation

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Is the way a particular note is performed

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6
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What is texture

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Describes how melodies, rhythms or harmonies are layered in a piece

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7
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What is timbre

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Describes the sound or instruments heard in a piece of music

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8
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What is tonality

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It is the character or key centre of a piece of music

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9
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Lento

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Slowly

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10
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Largo

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Slow and stately

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11
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Adagio

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Leisurely

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12
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Andante

A

Walking pace

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13
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Allegro

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Fast

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14
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Vivance

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Lively

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Presto

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Very quickly

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