Music definition
Music is the art of expressing yourself through sound
What are the three types of sound we can produce?
Body instrument, acoustic instrument, and electronic.
Name me three sound groups.
Chorus, orchestra, and band
What is texture in music?
The layers of sound and whether they are thick or thin.
Music is one of ________ means of communication
Oldest
What are the three categories that make up music?
Sound, expression, art
How does an acoustic instrument make sound?
By being blown, buzzed, bowed, or tapped
What is a group of people that make music together called?
An ensemble
If the texture has many layers the sound is...
Thick
It is found in almost ______ cultures.
All
What is expression in music?
The ideas, feelings, or moods of music.
How does an electronic instrument produce sound?
By the use of electrical circuits and speakers
What are the instruments that make up Orchestra?
Violin, viola, cello, and bass
What is the categorization of music called?
Genre
Music provides people with an outlet for _________ and _______________
Creativity and self-expression
What is art in music?
The special plan for the sounds of music.
What kind of ways can we use a body instrument?
Singing, clapping, tapping, clicking.
What are the three groups that make up concert band?
Woodwinds, brass, and percussion
What is the term for the underlying pulse and organization of notes in music called?
Rhythm
What is sound in music?
The basic element of music.
How do we measure sound? Think of science class.
Decibel
What are the four voice types that make up chorus?
Soprano, alto, tenor, and bass
The melody is...
The main musical idea from the piece