MOD 5 Flashcards
is the flow or movement of music through time.
rhythm
pertains to speed of music
tempo
refers to the steady and regular pulse heard in music
beat
the softness and loudness of music. It dictates the mood of a piece through volume and intensity
dynamics
“tone color”, is the unique quality of sound.
timbre
pertains to a series of notes together (tune) and the most memorable part of the musical piece.
melody
sound of two or more notes heard at the same time to make music sound cohesive
harmony
layers of musical sounds
mixture
types of texture
monophonic
homophonic
polyphonic
texture with single melody and no harmony
monophonic
piece that has melody and harmony
homophonic
playing various melodies at once
polyphonic