Elements Of Music Gr 9 Flashcards
1
Q
Duration
A
How long note sounds are held for, sounds held on for diff lengths make rhythms
2
Q
Pitch
A
How high or low sounds are
3
Q
Tempo
A
How fast or slow sounds are played or if they get faster or slower
4
Q
Timbre
A
The time quality of a sound. Every musical instrument has its own particular sound or timbre
5
Q
Texture
A
How many instruments or sounds are being played togethor
6
Q
Dynamics
A
How loud or soft the sounds are played
7
Q
Mood
A
How sad, happy or passionate the music sounds
8
Q
Suite
A
A set of dances
9
Q
Homophonic
A
Melody line with accompaniment
10
Q
Polyphonic
A
Two or more voices played together, each equally important
11
Q
Mazurka
A
A polish dance with an accent on the second beat
12
Q
March
A
A piece of music with a strong regular rhythm
