music Flashcards
Basic unit of time, the pulse (regularly repeating)
beat
The music´s pattern/ flow in time
rhythm
The speed or pace of a given piece (bpm)
tempo
The highness or lowness of a sound
pitch
A linear sequence of pitched sounds; a series of notes
melody
The sound of two or more pitches/ notes at the same time
harmony
The character or quality of a sound or voice
timbre( tone color)
The combination of tempo, melodic and harmonic materials in a composition; musical layers
musical texture
The way of communicating volume and intensity in music
dynamics
The structure of a musical composition of performance
form
known as “Middle Ages”
or the “Dark Ages”
medieval period
feudal system was the form of
government established
during the Middle ages
divided the society into five….
king, bishop, baron,
lord, and the peasant
medieval art and architecture mostly
featured?
cathedrals, monasteries, and
other religious structures
