Unit 1 Elements Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of music?
A
Organization of sounds in time
2
Q
What are the elements of music?
A
Rhythm, melody, harmony, dynamics, texture, timbre
3
Q
What is rhythm?
A
The flow of music in time
4
Q
What is the beat
A
Pulse of the music
5
Q
define tempo
A
Speed of beats
6
Q
Adagio means
A
Slow
7
Q
Andante means
A
A walking tempo
8
Q
Moderato means
A
Moderately
9
Q
Allegro means
A
Moderately fast, cheerful
10
Q
Vivace means
A
Lively
11
Q
Presto means
A
Very fast
12
Q
Define meter
A
Pattern of the beats
13
Q
What is a rest
A
Symbols used to indicate silences in music
14
Q
Define pitch
A
Highness of lowness of a sound
15
Q
What is harmony
A
The sounding of two or more pitches at the same time
