Elements of Music Flashcards by neha onyenobi | Brainscape

Q

What is pitch/melody?

A

High, low, ascending, descending.

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What is tempo?

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Fast, slow, steady, accelerando, rit.

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What is dynamics?

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Loud, soft, crescendo, diminuendo.

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What is duration/rhythm?

A

Length of notes.

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What is texture?

A

Music layers: thick, thin.

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What is timbre?

A

Type of sound: which instruments?

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What is tonality/harmony?

A

The key (major/minor) and choice of chords.

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What is structure?

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The sections or way the music is put together.

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