Midterm - 8 Elements Flashcards
1
Q
Melody
A
A series of single notes that add up to a recognizable whole
2
Q
Harmony
A
The way chords are constructed and how they follow each other
3
Q
Rhythm
A
The particular arrangement of note length in a piece of music
4
Q
Dynamics
A
Degrees of loudness and softness; sudden or gradual changes
5
Q
Timbre
A
Tone color: quality that distinguishes tones; can be bright, dark, mellow etc.
6
Q
Tempo
A
The rate of speed of the beat of the music
7
Q
Form
A
The organization of musical elements in time
8
Q
Texture
A
How many different layers of sound are heard at once to what kind of layers they are and to how they are related to each other
