Elements Of Music Flashcards
This is placing off-the-beat accents in a piece.
Syncopation
This is when more than 1 independent rhythm/meter is happening simultaneously
Polyrhythm
This is the relative loudness/quietness in music.
Dynamics
This is the degree of highness/lowness of sound.
Pitch
This is the speed of a beat
Tempo
This pitch is used for notes in higher ranges.
Treble Clef
This pitch is used for lower ranges.
Bass Clef
These are oval-shaped symbols placed on areas to represent pitches.
Musical Notes
How many beats does an eight note have in a 6/8 time signature?
1 Beat
2/4: What does 4 define?
Number of beats received by whole note
This is the singable part in music.
Melody
It is the pattern of sounds and silences in music, encompassing the timing of notes and beats.
Rhythm
It’s a sequence of single pitches that are organized to create a memorable and cohesive musical idea.
Melody
It is the combination of different pitches or notes played simultaneously, creating chords and chord progressions.
Harmony
This is a type of melody which moves in stepwise motion.
Conjunct Melody
Melody that moves over w/more leaps.
Disjunct Melody
This is the fabric/layering of sound created melody, harmony and timbre.
Texture
This is music w/a melodic line w/o accompaniment.
Monophonic Texture
Music with both a melodic line and accompaniment
Homophonic Texture
This element is associated with the order of melodic, harmonic and rhythmic events.
Form
A 3-Part Form with a return of the initial music after a contrasting section (ABA)
Ternary
Form where the same music is used for several different verses of words.
Strophic
