Elements of Music Flashcards
1
Q
Volume of the sound
A
Dynamics
2
Q
A series of pitches that create a tune
A
Melody
3
Q
The speed of the music
A
Tempo
4
Q
Patterns of long and short notes / rests
A
Rhythm
5
Q
The blending of pitches and chords
A
Harmony
6
Q
Cycles of beats
A
Time Signature / Meter
7
Q
The type / quality of a sound
A
Timbre
8
Q
The way a piece of music is organised into sections
A
Structure
9
Q
The scale that affects the way a piece of music sounds
A
Mode
10
Q
The way the sounds are layered
A
Texture
11
Q
The way a note is inflected or elaborated when played
A
Articulation & Ornament
12
Q
The type of music composition
A
Genre
