Elements of Music
the length of time a note is rest or held
duration
means "very loud"
fortissimo
means "very slow"
adagio
music that serves as a creative expression
artistic
guitar and fiddle
twangy sound
Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton
country
two or more pitches sounding at the same time to produce chords
harmony
means "quiet"
piano
means "slow"
andante
music that has its place in rituals, like funerals and weddings
ceremonial
keyboard and turn table
heavy bassline with meaningful lyrics
Kanye West and Drake
rap
series of tones and pitches arranged to create a musical idea
melody
means "very quiet"
pianissimo
means "fast"
allegro
commercial
heavy improvisation
Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald
the emotions given by a piece of music
mood
means "medium quiet"
mezzo piano
means "very fast"
presto
music that shows love and respect for your country
patriotic
performance music that combines singing, dancing, and dialogue
Andrew Lloyd Weber and Lin Manuel Miranda
musical theatre
how high or how low a note is
pitch
means "loud"
forte
means "medium"
moderato
music that sets a mood for devotion and plays a role in morality, life, and our values
evolved from Rock and Roll
simple and mainstream
Michael Jackson
pop