Music Elements And Definitions Flashcards
Melody meaning
A sequence of notes played or sung in a recognizable pattern; the main tune of a song
A sequence of notes played or sung in a recognizable pattern; the main tune of a song
Melody
Harmony meaning?
The combination of different musical notes played or sung at the same time to create chords.
The combination of different musical notes played or sung at the same time to create chords
Harmony
Rhythm
The pattern of sounds, silences, and the durations separating them, relative to the beats/pulse of the music, determining the groove and feel
The pattern of sounds, silences, and the durations separating them, relative to the beats/pulse of the music, determining the groove and feel
Rhythm
Texture meaning?
How different musical layers (melody, harmony, rhythm) interact in a piece. Can be monophonic, homophonic, or polyphonic. Often described as “thick” - many instrument layers, or “thin” - fee instrument layers
How different musical layers (melody, harmony, rhythm) interact in a piece. Can be monophonic, homophonic, or polyphonic. Often described as “thick” - many instrument layers, or “thin” - fee instrument layers
Texture
Dynamics meaning
The variation in loudness of music, ranging from soft (piano) to loud (forte)
The variation in loudness of music, ranging from soft (piano) to loud (forte)
Dynamics
Tempo meaning
The speed of the music, measured in beats per minute (BPM)
The speed of the music, measured in beats per minute (BPM)
Tempo
Pitch meaning
How high or low a note sounds
How high or low a note sounds
Pitch
Timbre meaning
The unique tone quality or color of a sound that distinguishes one instrument or voice from another
The unique tone quality or color of a sound that distinguishes one instrument or voice from another
Timbre
Tone meaning
A musical sound with a specific pitch, often used to describe the emotional or expression quality of music
A musical sound with a specific pitch, often used to describe the emotional or expression quality of music
Tone
